Post-Surgical Rehabilitation at Thrive Physio – Mississauga

Recover Faster & Stronger With Physiotherapy

What is Post-Surgical Rehabilitation?

At Thrive Physio – Mississauga, we provide evidence-based post-surgical rehabilitation to help you recover safely, reduce pain, regain mobility, and return to your daily activities with confidence. Whether you’ve had orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, or arthroscopic procedures, our physiotherapists guide you through every stage of healing.

Why Post-Surgery Physiotherapy Is Essential

Restore mobility • Reduce pain • Prevent complications

After surgery, it’s common to experience stiffness, swelling, weakness, and limited function. Without proper rehabilitation, recovery can be slower and complications more likely. Post-surgical physiotherapy helps you:

  • Reduce pain and inflammation

  • Restore mobility and flexibility

  • Rebuild muscle strength

  • Improve balance and coordination

  • Prevent scar tissue tightness and stiffness

  • Return to normal daily activities and sports

  • Reduce risk of re-injury

Our physiotherapists use research-based techniques to help you heal safely and effectively.

Our Approach to Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Personalized, Phase-Based & Goal-Focused

Every surgery and every body recovers differently. That’s why our Mississauga physiotherapy team designs a customized plan tailored to your surgery type, healing stage, and functional goals.

1. Early Recovery Phase (0–2 weeks)

  • Pain & swelling management

  • Safe mobility training

  • Gentle range-of-motion exercises

  • Breathing, circulation & walking support

  • Education on surgical precautions

2. Mobility & Strength Phase (2–6 weeks)

  • Progressive stretching

  • Light strengthening

  • Scar tissue management

  • Gait training (for hip/knee surgeries)

  • Core and stabilization exercises

3. Strength & Functional Training (6–12 weeks+)

  • Advanced strengthening

  • Balance and proprioception

  • Functional movement retraining

  • Return-to-work or return-to-sport prep

4. Return to Activity Phase

  • Sport-specific training

  • Work-hardening programs

  • Long-term injury prevention

This phased approach ensures that every stage of your recovery is safe, purposeful, and efficient.

Surgeries We Commonly Treat

We help patients recover from a wide range of surgical procedures, including:

  • Hip surgery: hip replacement, labral repair

  • Knee surgery: ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, total knee replacement

  • Shoulder surgery: rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder stabilization

  • Ankle & foot surgeries

  • Spinal surgeries: discectomy, laminectomy, fusion

  • Hand & wrist surgeries

  • Arthroscopic surgeries

  • Fracture repair surgeries (ORIF)

If your surgery isn’t listed, our team can still help — ask us if post-surgery physio is right for you.

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

  • A detailed review of your surgery & medical history

  • Assessment of mobility, strength, pain, swelling & function

  • Education on healing timelines and precautions

  • A personalized treatment plan

  • A printed or digital home exercise program

  • Direct communication with your surgeon (if needed)

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Questions For Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

A: Most patients begin within 1–2 weeks of surgery, depending on surgeon recommendations.

A:Yes — physiotherapy at Thrive Physio is covered by most extended health benefits.

A: Recovery varies depending on the surgery — anywhere from 6 weeks to several months.

A: A referral is not required, but we gladly work with your surgeon or physician.