At Sports & Spines Physiotherapy in Brookvale, we help people through the crucial weeks and months after surgery.
Surgery is just one step in your recovery. What comes after — how you move, rebuild strength, and retrain your body — can make all the difference to how well and how quickly you return to living your life. Whether you’ve had a joint reconstruction, spinal procedure, or something less invasive but still significant, the recovery phase often matters just as much as the surgery itself.
Why Is Post-Op Physio So Important?
Surgery doesn't automatically fix everything. Muscles may have weakened, movement can be limited, and you’re likely dealing with some level of pain, stiffness, or swelling. Without proper rehabilitation, it’s easy to lose mobility or pick up movement habits that make recovery slower or more frustrating. Physiotherapy after surgery is designed to:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Restore movement and joint range
- Rebuild strength and control
- Prevent complications such as scar tissue restrictions or joint stiffness
- Guide you back to everyday tasks, work, and sport in a safe and steady way
We also help you understand how to move at home, how to pace yourself, and how to rebuild confidence in your body as it heals.
Common Surgeries We Help With
Our physiotherapists regularly work with people recovering from:
- Knee procedures, including ACL reconstructions and meniscus repairs
- Hip replacements and hip resurfacing
- Shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs
- Spinal operations including discectomies or fusions
- Achilles tendon repairs or ankle stabilisation procedures
- Wrist, hand, and elbow surgeries
- Abdominal or gynaecological operations that affect mobility
Even if your procedure was relatively minor, rehab can help ensure a smoother and more complete recovery.
What to Expect From Rehab With Us
Every body heals at its own pace, and we shape each rehab plan to suit the individual. While your experience will be unique, most people move through a few key phases.
Early recovery
This first stage is about protecting the area, managing pain and swelling, and starting gentle, safe movement. We’ll follow your surgeon’s recommendations closely during this phase.
Restoring movement and strength
As things settle, we focus on improving range of motion, rebuilding strength, and retraining muscles that have been affected. We introduce more active exercises while carefully monitoring your progress.
Returning to daily life and sport
Once the basics are strong, we begin working on more functional movements. That could include stairs, balance work, lifting, or sport-specific tasks. It depends on your lifestyle and goals.
We aim to make each step forward feel purposeful and supported, with clear guidance along the way.
Working With Your Surgeon or Specialist
We’re always happy to follow any specific rehab protocol your surgeon provides. If something is unclear, we’ll get in touch with your specialist (with your consent) to make sure everyone is aligned on your care. We will send a letter to your surgeon prior to any post operative follow up, keeping them informed of your progress.
You shouldn’t feel like you’re navigating recovery on your own. When physios and surgeons work together, it tends to lead to better outcomes.
Why Choose Sports & Spines?
Based in Brookvale and trusted by patients across the Northern Beaches, we offer:
- One-on-one appointments with experienced physiotherapists
- Treatment plans that adapt as you recover, rather than sticking to a fixed script
- A focus on patient goals, whether that’s walking without pain, returning to work, or getting back into sport
We know surgery can be stressful, but rehab doesn’t have to be. Our aim is to make it clear, calm, and effective.
Learn more about our physio services from your trusted Northern Beaches physiotherapist
Start Your Recovery Right
If you’re preparing for surgery or already on the other side of it, we’re here to help you recover with care. Book a session with the team at Sports & Spines Physiotherapy in Brookvale and get back to living the life you want.
Sports and Spines Physiotherapy Brookvale
Unit 8 Winbourne Estate
9 - 13 Winbourne Rd
Brookvale NSW 2100
