"Post-operative physiotherapy at home can significantly speed up recovery. Here is what patients and families should know about home physio."
Traveling to a clinic or hospital after undergoing orthopedic, spine, or abdominal surgery is painful and carries risk of falling or reinjury. In-home physical rehabilitation eliminates commuting stress, allowing the physiotherapist to assess the patient's actual living environment—stairs, bed height, bathroom accessibility—and build a safe, personalized recovery routine.
Core Surgery Recoveries Treated at Home
- Total Knee & Hip Replacements (TKR/THR): Continuous Passive Motion (CPM), quadriceps strengthening, gait training with walker or cane.
- Spine Surgery & Disc Herniation: Lumbar stabilization, gentle pelvic tilts, and posture re-education.
- Stroke & Neurological Events: Neuro-developmental therapy (NDT), tone normalization, and functional limb retraining.
- Cardiothoracic Surgery: Deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, and progressive endurance walking.
Book an Initial Home Assessment
Our physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive range-of-motion and muscle test right at your bedside.