Pre-Surgical Rehab
Surgery places stress on your muscles, joints, and nervous system. Entering the procedure weak, stiff, or in pain can make your rehabilitation longer and more difficult.
Prepare Your Body for a Faster, Stronger Recovery
Surgery is a major step toward feeling better, but what you do before the procedure can significantly impact how well you heal afterward. Many patients begin physiotherapy only after surgery, but pre-surgical rehabilitation, often called pre-hab, is now recommended by surgeons because it helps your body enter surgery in the best possible condition. At Silver Physio, we help you build strength, reduce pain, and improve mobility so you recover faster and with greater confidence.
Why Is Pre-Surgical Rehab Important?
Surgery places stress on your muscles, joints, and nervous system. Entering the procedure weak, stiff, or in pain can make your rehabilitation longer and more difficult. Pre-surgical rehab prepares your body and mind for this challenge. By improving strength, flexibility, and movement patterns ahead of time, you give yourself a head start on healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Many patients also feel anxious before surgery. Knowing exactly what to expect and having a clear plan in place often reduces stress and improves overall readiness for the procedure.
How Pre-Surgical Rehab Helps
Reduces Pain Before Surgery
Targeted exercise and manual therapy ease discomfort, improve joint mechanics, and reduce inflammation so you are not heading into surgery already in pain.
Improves Surgical Outcomes
Patients who are stronger, more mobile, and more conditioned before surgery tend to heal quicker and regain function faster once the procedure is complete.
Lowers Risk of Complications
Better strength, circulation, and stamina can boost your immune response and reduce the chances of post operative issues such as infection or delayed healing.
Preserves Strength and Stamina
Surgery often leads to temporary weakness. Pre-hab reduces the amount of strength lost by building a physical foundation that supports a smoother recovery.
Shortens Recovery Time
Muscles that are conditioned before surgery respond better after surgery. This allows you to return to walking, working, and daily activities sooner.
May Prevent the Need for Surgery
In some cases, pre-hab improves movement and reduces pain enough that surgery is no longer required. If your condition changes, your physiotherapist can guide you in exploring other options with your physician
What Pre-Surgical Rehab Includes
Your physiotherapist at Silver Physio begins with a detailed assessment to understand your movement, posture, and strength. Based on your upcoming surgery type and current condition, we build a personalized program that may include:
- Strengthening exercises to support key muscles involved in your procedure
- Mobility and flexibility training to prepare joints and tissues for recovery
- Manual therapy to improve alignment and reduce movement restrictions
- Breathing and endurance training to help you tolerate postoperative activity
- Education on what to expect after surgery and how to protect the surgical area
These strategies help you step into surgery feeling prepared, confident, and in control.
Conditions we commonly treat
- Knee & Hip Pain
- Shoulder Injuries
- Post Surgical Rehab
- Sports Injuries
- Post Surgical Rehab
At a glance
Area
pre-operative strength, mobility, and recovery preparation
Typical session
~30–45 minutes
Suitable for
preparing for orthopedic surgery who want faster, smoother post-op recovery
First step
Physiotherapy assessment
Book help for Pre-Surgical Rehab
prepare for orthopedic surgery who want faster, smoother post-op recovery
Start Strong to Heal Stronger
Your recovery does not begin after surgery. It begins today. By investing in pre-surgical rehabilitation, you give yourself the best chance at a faster recovery, less pain, and a smoother return to daily life.
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