Post-Surgical Rehab
Physical therapy after surgery follows your surgeon’s protocol and takes you from a stiff, weak joint back to the things you do. LOR Physical Therapy sees patients in Laguna Niguel after rotator cuff repair, wrist surgery and other operations,.
Prehab: why getting stronger before surgery helps
If you know surgery is coming, physical therapy before it helps. Stronger muscles and a joint that already moves well tend to recover faster, and you know what to expect afterward.
Surgeries we help people recover from
We follow your surgeon’s protocol and keep them updated.
Shoulder
Rotator cuff repair and other shoulder surgery. See shoulder pain.
Knee and hip
Knee and hip replacement, ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. See knee pain and hip pain.
Hand and wrist
Recovery after wrist surgery and fractures. See hand and wrist pain and carpal tunnel.
Spine
After back surgery, see back pain.
Foot and ankle
After a fracture or ankle surgery. See foot and ankle pain.
“Marni and Amelia were over the top recovering my shoulder from surgery. Having multiple issues, torn rotator cuff, A/C separation and disconnected bicep tendon, I have recovered over 6 weeks to almost 100%. Leaving today, I am able to play golf, swim and do push ups, activities that I was unable to perform for the last 5 years. …”
What recovery looks like
Every surgery has its own protocol, but recovery moves through the same stages.
- Early on: protect the repair, ease swelling and regain the first movement your surgeon allows.
- Rebuilding: restore range of motion, then strength, then control, as the protocol allows.
- Back to life: return to work, sport and the activities you wanted surgery for, with a plan for staying strong.
You can usually choose where you do therapy
Many patients do not realize they can choose which physical therapy clinic they go to after surgery. If you would like to come to LOR, call us: we can help you understand how your insurance plan works for therapy. Recovery plans for worn joints are on arthritis and joint pain, and for athletes on sports injury rehab.
“The team at LOR did an outstanding job helping me recover from a broken wrist. I came in 1 week after getting surgery... I had almost no use of my left arm. …”
Questions about rehab after surgery
What is post-surgical physical therapy?
Post-surgical physical therapy is guided recovery after an operation, following your surgeon’s protocol. It restores movement, strength and function step by step.
How does knee replacement rehab and hip replacement rehab work?
Knee replacement rehab and hip replacement rehab start in the first days with movement and walking, then build strength and balance over weeks. Your surgeon gives the limits.
What about ACL surgery rehab?
ACL surgery rehab begins with swelling control and straightening the knee, then strength, running and return to sport testing. It runs for months.
What is rotator cuff repair rehab like?
Rotator cuff repair rehab starts by protecting the repair, then regains movement, then strength. After a shoulder operation, rehab after shoulder surgery is slow on purpose, so the repair can heal.
Is there spinal fusion rehab?
Spinal fusion rehab is guided by your surgeon: early walking, then movement training and strengthening once the fusion allows.
What is prehab before surgery?
Prehab before surgery is strengthening and movement practice in the weeks leading to the operation. It can make recovery smoother.
Post-surgical care in Laguna Niguel, California
LOR Physical Therapy treats post-surgical at our Laguna Niguel clinic, 31271 Niguel Road, Suite J, for patients across South Orange County.
Whether your insurance plan needs a referral differs from plan to plan: call the number on your insurance card to check, or call us before your first visit and we will help you find out.
Meet the people who treat you on our team page.