Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in NW Calgary
Surgery fixes the structure — rehabilitation restores the function. We follow your surgeon's protocol while progressing you as fast as your healing safely allows.
Why Patients Choose Us
The details that matter when you need expert care.
Surgeon-protocol aligned
We follow your surgeon's guidelines precisely and report progress back when needed.
Experienced with major surgeries
Joint replacements, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, spinal surgery, fracture fixation.
Early-phase care
Swelling management, gentle mobility, and safe milestones from week one.
Strength restoration
Progressive loading to rebuild the muscle that surgery and immobilization took away.
Scar tissue management
Hands-on mobilization to keep healing tissue supple and pain-free.
Pre-hab available
Strengthening before surgery measurably improves outcomes after it.
Why rehab decides your surgical outcome
Two patients can have an identical, technically perfect surgery and end up with very different results — the difference is almost always rehabilitation. Post-surgical physiotherapy protects the repair while it heals, restores range of motion before stiffness sets in, rebuilds strength lost to surgery and immobilization, and retrains normal movement patterns so you trust the repaired joint again.
Surgeries we rehabilitate
- Total knee and hip replacements
- ACL and other knee ligament reconstructions
- Meniscus repair and arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization
- Spinal surgeries — discectomy, fusion (per surgeon protocol)
- Fracture fixation — plates, screws, and post-cast stiffness
- Achilles tendon repair
- Carpal tunnel release and tendon repairs
How your program progresses
Phase 1 — Protect and calm (weeks 0-2/6, surgery-dependent): swelling and pain management, protected range of motion, gentle activation, and clear guidance on dos and don'ts.
Phase 2 — Restore motion and base strength: progressive mobility, scar mobilization, and foundational strengthening within your surgeon's limits.
Phase 3 — Rebuild capacity: loaded strengthening, balance and gait retraining, and a graduated return to daily activities, work demands, and recreation.
Phase 4 — Return to full function: sport- or job-specific conditioning and objective testing so you finish rehab genuinely ready, not just "out of pain."
Considering surgery? Start before it.
Pre-habilitation — strengthening in the weeks before a planned surgery — consistently improves post-operative outcomes. If you're on a waitlist for a joint replacement or ACL reconstruction, a focused pre-hab block is one of the best investments you can make. We're open 7 days a week at Unit #110, 255 Nolanridge Court NW, with direct billing to most plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about this service.
When should I start physiotherapy after surgery?
It depends on the procedure — knee replacements often begin within days, while some repairs need a short protection period. Follow your surgeon's guidance; we'll align your program to their protocol from the first visit.
Will physiotherapy after surgery be painful?
Some discomfort during early mobility work is normal and safe; sharp or escalating pain is not. We work to firm but tolerable thresholds and teach you the difference so you can push confidently at home.
How long does post-surgical rehab take?
Typical ranges: 8-12 weeks for simpler arthroscopic procedures, 3-6 months for joint replacements, and 9-12 months for ACL reconstruction returning to sport. Your timeline depends on the surgery, your starting fitness, and home-program consistency.
Do you communicate with my surgeon?
Yes — we follow the provided protocol and send progress updates when requested, flagging anything that needs the surgeon's attention promptly.
Ready to start your recovery?
Open 7 days a week in Nolan Hill, NW Calgary — with direct billing to most insurers.
Call 587-355-3555