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Get back to moving normally after your surgery

The operation is over, but the joint feels stiff, the muscle feels weak and you are not sure how hard to push. Structured rehabilitation guides you through it, step by step.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

Post surgical rehabilitation is the guided recovery program you follow after an operation. It restores your range of movement, rebuilds the strength you lost while resting, and returns you to work, sport and daily life at a pace your healing tissue can handle.

Surgery repairs a structure. It does not restore the strength, control and confidence around it. That part is yours to rebuild, and your physiotherapist maps out how, working within the guidelines your surgeon has set.

Who does it affect?

anyone recovering from orthopaedic, abdominal, spinal or other surgery.

How common is it?

a large share of surgical patients are referred for rehabilitation afterwards.

What is the recovery like?

varies with the procedure, your age, your health and how consistently you complete your program.

Who should I see for treatment?

your physiotherapist, working alongside your surgeon and GP.

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

What is post surgical rehabilitation?

Post surgical rehabilitation is a staged program of exercise, movement and education that follows an operation. Early stages protect the repair and settle swelling. Later stages rebuild strength, control and endurance so you can return to what you did before.

Recovery usually follows the tissue. In the first weeks, healing tissue is fragile and your movement is limited or braced. As it matures, the load you can safely tolerate increases. Rehabilitation matches your exercises to that timeline, so you are neither doing too much nor sitting still for too long.

Several things influence how your recovery goes:

The type of surgery you had, and whether tissue was repaired, replaced or removed.
The restrictions your surgeon has set on weight-bearing, range of movement or lifting.
Your strength and fitness before the operation.
Health factors such as age, diabetes, smoking and sleep quality.
Pain, swelling and how confident you feel loading the area.
How much support you have at home and at work.

If your surgery was a knee reconstruction, our ACL rehabilitation (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/acl-rehabilitation/) program takes you through the full return to sport pathway.

Symptoms of Post surgical rehabilitation

After surgery, you may notice:

Stiffness and reduced range of movement in the operated area.

Visible loss of muscle bulk, particularly in the thigh, calf or shoulder.

Weakness or a feeling that the limb will not hold you.

Swelling that increases through the day or after activity.

Pain that shifts as you start moving again.

Difficulty with stairs, driving, lifting or sleeping on that side.

Your program is built from your assessment and from your surgeon's protocol, then adjusted as you progress.

Graded exercise therapy

progressive loading that rebuilds muscle strength, joint control and endurance without exceeding what the healing tissue can tolerate.

Range of movement work

targeted stretches and joint mobilisation to restore movement lost to swelling, guarding and time in a brace or sling.

Swelling and scar management

compression, elevation, movement and soft tissue techniques that reduce swelling, which in turn reduces the reflex inhibition that keeps muscles switched off.

Gait and movement retraining

progression through crutches, a walking aid or a brace, retraining a normal walking pattern rather than a limp that outlasts the surgery.

Return to work and sport planning

staged criteria for lifting, driving, running and contact, so you return when you meet the milestones rather than the calendar.

Education and self-management

clear rules on what to load, what to avoid, and how to read pain and swelling as feedback.

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

Bring your operation report, discharge notes and any restrictions from your surgeon. You explain what you can and cannot do right now.

A full assessment

Your physiotherapist checks your wound, swelling, range of movement, strength and how you walk or use the limb.

A clear plan

You leave with a home program, defined limits and an idea of the milestones ahead.

Review and adjust

Each visit, your progress is measured and the load is increased or dialled back to match it.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

You are more than two weeks past surgery and have no structured rehabilitation program.
You cannot manage stairs, driving, work tasks or sleep because of stiffness or weakness.
The hospital exercise sheet has stopped making a difference, or you have outgrown it.
You are unsure how hard to push, or you are avoiding movement in case you damage the repair.

Looking after your lower back at home

These strategies suit most people with recent, uncomplicated back pain, and work alongside treatment rather than replacing it.

The type of surgery you had, and whether tissue was repaired, replaced or removed.
The restrictions your surgeon has set on weight-bearing, range of movement or lifting.
Your strength and fitness before the operation.
Health factors such as age, diabetes, smoking and sleep quality.
Pain, swelling and how confident you feel loading the area.
How much support you have at home and at work.

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

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Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

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Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

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Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

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Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

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Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

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Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

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Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

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Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

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Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

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Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

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Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

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Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

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Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

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David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

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Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

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Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

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Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

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Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

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Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

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Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

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Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

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Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

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Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

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Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

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Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

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Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

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Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

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Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

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Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

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Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

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Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

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Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

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Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

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Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

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Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

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Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

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Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

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Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

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Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

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Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

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Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

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Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

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Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

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Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

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Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

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Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

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Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

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Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

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EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to get your strength back after surgery?

Book a physiotherapy assessment and start a rehabilitation program built around your surgeon’s plan.

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