Pre and Post-Operative Physiotherapy in Haywards Heath
Preparing for surgery or recovering from an operation? We’re here to help you build strength, regain mobility and return to everyday life with confidence.
Whether you’re waiting for a hip or knee replacement, recovering from orthopaedic surgery or finding it difficult to regain your movement after an operation, physiotherapy can play an important role in your recovery.
At The Physio Therapy Centre in Haywards Heath, our experienced physiotherapists provide personalised assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, both before and after surgery.
We focus on helping you prepare physically for your operation and supporting your recovery afterwards, always taking account of your surgeon’s advice and any post-operative restrictions.
Preparing for Surgery – Pre-Operative Physiotherapy
If you’re waiting for an operation, improving your strength and mobility beforehand may help you feel better prepared for the rehabilitation that follows.
Pre-operative physiotherapy, sometimes called prehabilitation, involves assessing your current abilities and developing an appropriate exercise programme.
Depending on your circumstances, this may include strengthening exercises, mobility work and practical advice about staying active while waiting for surgery.
Our aim is to help you approach your operation as physically prepared and confident as possible.
Recovering After Surgery – Post-Operative Physiotherapy
Following surgery, you may experience pain, swelling, stiffness, muscle weakness or difficulty moving comfortably.
Post-operative physiotherapy can help you work towards restoring movement, rebuilding strength and returning to normal activities.
Your rehabilitation programme will be tailored to your particular operation, stage of recovery and individual goals.
Treatment may include hands-on techniques where appropriate, exercises to improve mobility and strength, walking practice and guidance on gradually returning to everyday activities.
We will always take account of the instructions and precautions provided by your surgeon or hospital team.
What Types of Surgery Can We Help With?
We provide rehabilitation following a range of orthopaedic procedures, including:
Hip replacements – helping restore strength, mobility and confidence with walking.
Knee replacements – working to improve knee movement, strength and everyday function.
Knee surgery – including appropriate rehabilitation after ligament or meniscal procedures.
Shoulder surgery – supporting recovery of movement and strength within your surgical precautions.
Other orthopaedic operations – providing individualised rehabilitation where physiotherapy is appropriate.
We can also help patients preparing for these procedures, with exercises and guidance suited to their condition.
Rehabilitation Tailored to Your Recovery
No two operations or recoveries are exactly the same.
Your physiotherapist will take time to understand your procedure, your current symptoms and what you’re hoping to achieve.
For some people, that means returning to walking comfortably or managing the stairs. For others, it may be getting back to work, gardening, exercise or sport.
We’ll work with you to develop a realistic rehabilitation plan, reviewing and progressing your exercises as your recovery allows.
Where appropriate, we can also recommend our Rehabilitation & Exercise sessions, including small-group classes and one-to-one rehabilitation, to support your longer-term progress.
Physiotherapy in Your Own Home After Surgery
Not everyone is ready or able to travel to a physiotherapy clinic immediately after an operation.
That’s why The Physio Therapy Centre also offers Home Visit Physiotherapy, allowing you to receive personalised treatment and rehabilitation in the comfort of your own home.
This can be particularly helpful following hip or knee replacement surgery, after a hospital stay or when reduced mobility makes travelling difficult.
Our physiotherapists can help you work towards everyday goals such as getting out of bed or a chair, walking more confidently, managing stairs and gradually rebuilding your independence.
Being treated at home also allows your physiotherapist to understand the practical challenges you face in your own surroundings.
Home Visit Physiotherapy costs £100 for an initial appointment and £85 for follow-up appointments.
As your recovery progresses, you may choose to continue treatment at home or attend our Haywards Heath clinic when travelling becomes easier.
Find out more about our Home Visit Physiotherapy service, including how we can support your recovery after surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our clinic-based physiotherapy appointments cost:
Initial appointment – £70 for 45 minutes, including assessment and treatment where appropriate.
Follow-up appointment – £64 for 30 minutes.
If you would prefer physiotherapy at home, our Home Visit service costs £100 for an initial appointment and £85 for follow-up visits.
This depends on the type of operation and your surgeon’s instructions.
Some people begin gentle rehabilitation very soon after surgery, while others need to follow specific restrictions before certain movements or strengthening exercises are introduced.
Our physiotherapists will tailor your treatment to your stage of recovery and any relevant surgical precautions.
Yes. Pre-operative physiotherapy can help you work on strength, mobility and confidence before your operation.
Your physiotherapist can also explain exercises that may form part of your rehabilitation afterwards.
In most cases, you can arrange private physiotherapy without a formal referral.
However, after surgery, we may need details of your procedure and any specific rehabilitation instructions or restrictions.
Yes. Our Home Visit Physiotherapy service is particularly helpful for patients who find travelling difficult following surgery or a hospital stay.
We can provide appropriate assessment and rehabilitation in your own home, subject to location and availability.
This depends on your operation, individual recovery and goals.
Some patients need only a small number of appointments, while others benefit from a longer rehabilitation programme.
We’ll review your progress and discuss what further treatment, if any, would be helpful.
Ready to Prepare for Surgery or Start Your Recovery?
Whether you’re preparing for an operation or already recovering, our physiotherapy team can help you plan the next steps.
We offer personalised rehabilitation at our Haywards Heath clinic, as well as physiotherapy in your own home if travelling is difficult.
Our clinic has convenient free parking, and we offer urgent appointments subject to availability.