Specialized care for fractures, joint replacements, arthritis, and musculoskeletal disorders
Orthopedic physiotherapy is a specialized branch focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the musculoskeletal system – your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or rehabilitating a fracture, orthopedic physiotherapists have the expertise to restore your function and quality of life.
Orthopedic physiotherapy combines clinical assessment, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to treat musculoskeletal conditions. Practitioners work closely with orthopedic surgeons, providing both non-surgical treatment and post-operative rehabilitation.
Evidence-based techniques reduce pain from arthritis, injuries, and post-surgical conditions without relying solely on medication.
Restore range of motion, flexibility, and functional movement patterns for daily activities and recreational pursuits.
Conservative management can often delay or avoid surgery for conditions like degenerative joint disease and meniscus tears.
Structured rehabilitation after joint replacement or fracture surgery accelerates healing and optimizes outcomes.
Progressive strengthening programs rebuild muscle that atrophies during injury or surgery recovery periods.
Learn proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and exercises to prevent future injuries and manage chronic conditions.
Time Commitment: Effective orthopedic rehabilitation requires regular sessions (2-3 times/week initially) and consistent home exercises.
Progressive Recovery: Significant improvements take weeks to months, especially for major surgeries or chronic conditions. Patience is essential.
Active Participation Required: Success depends heavily on patient engagement in exercises and activity modifications.
Not a Quick Fix: While some pain relief may be immediate, full functional recovery requires dedicated rehabilitation over time.
Surgical Cases Still Need Surgery: Severe joint damage, complete tendon ruptures, or unstable fractures cannot be treated conservatively.
Connect with specialists experienced in bone and joint rehabilitation
Orthopedic physiotherapists treat bone, joint, muscle, ligament, and tendon conditions including fractures, arthritis, joint replacements, post-surgical rehabilitation, sprains, strains, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Typically within 24-48 hours after surgery for optimal results. Early mobilization prevents complications and accelerates recovery. Your surgeon and physiotherapist will coordinate the exact timing based on your procedure.
In many cases, yes. Conservative orthopedic physiotherapy can successfully treat conditions like rotator cuff tears, meniscus injuries, and arthritis, potentially avoiding or delaying the need for surgery.
Hip and knee replacement rehabilitation typically takes 3-6 months for functional recovery. Most daily activities resume by 6-12 weeks, but full strength and endurance recovery continues for 6-12 months.
Some discomfort during exercises and manual therapy is normal, especially in early stages. However, treatment should not cause severe pain. Your therapist will adjust intensity based on your tolerance and healing stage.
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