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Pre & post-surgery, rehabilitation & care

Exercise can play an important role both before and after surgery.

Our Exercise Physiologists provide personalised support to help optimise your strength, mobility and physical function, preparing you for surgery and supporting your recovery afterwards.

Every surgery and recovery is different.

Whether you are preparing for an upcoming procedure or recovering from surgery, we develop an exercise program that is appropriate for your individual needs, goals and stage of recovery.

We can work alongside your surgeon, physiotherapist, GP and other healthcare professionals to help provide coordinated support throughout your rehabilitation journey.

We support rehabilitation for a range of surgical procedures, including:

  • Joint replacements
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Spinal surgery
  • Shoulder surgery
  • Knee procedures
  • Hip procedures
  • Other musculoskeletal surgeries

Prepare well. Recover stronger. Move with confidence.

Who can benefit

Before surgery (Prehabilitation)
Prepare your body. Build your confidence. Optimise your recovery.

Prehabilitation, or “prehab”, focuses on improving your physical capacity before surgery. Building strength, fitness and mobility beforehand can help you enter surgery in the best possible physical condition.

Your program may focus on:

  • Building strength around the affected area
  • Improving cardiovascular fitness and endurance
  • Maintaining or improving mobility
  • Improving balance and movement control
  • Preparing for the physical demands of recovery
  • Building confidence with movement and exercise
After Surgery (Rehabilitation)
Restore movement. Rebuild strength. Return to the activities that matter to you.

Post-surgical rehabilitation provides structured, progressive exercise to support your recovery. Your program is tailored to your procedure, current abilities and rehabilitation goals, progressing as your strength and function improve.

We can help you work towards:

  • Restoring movement and mobility
  • Rebuilding strength and endurance
  • Improving balance and coordination
  • Regaining confidence with movement
  • Returning to everyday activities
  • Supporting a safe and gradual return to exercise

Benefits of pre- and post-surgery exercise

Improved recovery

Build the physical capacity needed to prepare for surgery and support your rehabilitation afterwards.

Increased strength and mobility

Develop the strength, flexibility and movement needed to perform everyday activities more comfortably.

Support for a safe recovery

Follow a structured exercise program that progresses according to your individual needs and stage of recovery.

Earlier return to everyday activities

Work towards regaining the physical abilities required for walking, stairs, household tasks, work and recreational activities.

Greater confidence throughout recovery

Understand how to move and exercise safely, helping you feel more confident as you progress through rehabilitation.

Improved physical function

Restore the strength, mobility, balance and endurance needed to return to the activities that are important to you.

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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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