Prehab (Prepare for Surgery)

Surgery is only one part of recovery.

What you do before your operation can make a major difference to how well you recover afterwards — especially for sports surgery and joint replacement procedures.

Prehab is a structured physiotherapy programme designed to improve strength, mobility, and function before surgery, helping you go into your procedure in the best possible condition.

At Physora Physio, we create personalised prehab plans to help you feel more confident, reduce complications, and recover faster.

Who this is for

Prehab is ideal if you are preparing for:

• ACL reconstruction

• Meniscus surgery

• Knee replacement

• Hip replacement

• Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff, stabilisation, arthroscopy)

• Ankle and foot surgery

• Sports-related surgery

• Any procedure where strength and function matter after surgery

Why prehab matters

Many people think recovery begins after surgery — but recovery begins now.

Prehab can help you:

• Improve strength and control before surgery

• Reduce pain and stiffness

• Improve joint range of motion

• Build confidence and reduce fear

• Learn the key exercises you will need after surgery

• Prepare for walking, stairs, and daily activities

• Improve return-to-sport outcomes after sports surgery

What your prehab programme includes

Your plan is structured and progressive, focusing on:

Strength and muscle activation

We target the key muscle groups needed for post-op rehab (including glutes, quads, calves, hamstrings, shoulder control and trunk strength).

Mobility and movement quality

We improve joint mobility and movement patterns to reduce compensations and protect the area after surgery.

Balance and control

We build stability and confidence in the joint before the procedure.

Functional preparation

We train movements that matter after surgery — such as sit-to-stand, walking, stairs, lifting, and sport-specific control where appropriate.

Technology-assisted movement screening (when useful)

Depending on your surgery and goals, we may include:

• Posture and movement assessment

• Squat screening and control testing

• Biomechanical analysis

• Functional movement screening

This helps us identify strength gaps and movement compensations that can affect recovery.

What you can expect after your first appointment

After your assessment, you will leave with:

• A clear prehab plan matched to your surgery date

• Exercises you can do safely at home

• Guidance on pain, flare-ups and pacing

• A progression plan leading into your operation

Start surgery recovery the right way

If you want to feel stronger, more prepared, and more confident before your operation, prehab is one of the smartest steps you can take.

Book your prehab physiotherapy appointment today at Physora Physio.