Recovering Stronger: Physio After Hip & Knee Surgery in Howick
Surgery is only half the battle. Whether you’ve had a total knee replacement at Ascot or Middlemore, or an ACL reconstruction after a sports injury, what you do in the weeks following your operation dictates your long-term success.
The "Use It or Lose It" Window In the first 6–12 weeks after surgery, your body is laying down new scar tissue. If you don’t mobilise the joint correctly during this time, it can become permanently stiff.
How We Support Your Recovery At Velca, we guide you through every stage:
Stage 1: swelling Management: Using lymphatic drainage techniques and gentle movement to reduce the "grapefruit knee."
Stage 2: Range of Motion: Getting your knee straight (extension) and bending (flexion) is our top priority.
Stage 3: Strength & Balance: We use the Otago Exercise Programme principles to prevent falls and build trust in your new joint.
Goal Setting We tailor your rehab to your goals. Want to play bowls again? Or just play on the floor with your grandkids? We will build a plan to get you there.
Don’t navigate your recovery alone. Let our senior physios guide you back to full strength.