Post-Operative Rehab & Fracture Fixation

Physical therapy rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery

Undergoing orthopedic surgery or sustaining a bone fracture is a major physical trauma. Whether you have had bones stabilized with pins and plates, or have just had a cast removed, your muscles will be extremely weak and your joints will be stiff. Surgery repairs the structure, but physical therapy restores the function.

Protocol-Driven Rehabilitation

Post-surgical rehabilitation requires strict adherence to healing timelines. At Viva Physio in Nasr City, our orthopedic rehab programs are supervised by Prof. Dr. Abeer Elwishy. We work in tandem with your orthopedic surgeon's guidelines to ensure your rehabilitation is safe, progressive, and highly effective.

Delaying physical therapy after a cast is removed or after a surgery often results in permanent joint stiffness (contractures) and long-term muscle atrophy. Early, guided movement is critical.

Surgeries & Fractures We Rehabilitate

  • Post-Fracture Immobilization: Restoring full range of motion and muscle mass after weeks of wearing a cast or sling.
  • Internal Fixation (ORIF): Safe mobilization following surgeries that use plates, screws, or rods to stabilize complex fractures.
  • Joint Replacements: Comprehensive gait training and strengthening after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) or Total Hip Replacement (THR).
  • Tendon & Ligament Repairs: Progressive loading programs for repaired Achilles tendons, rotator cuffs, or ACLs.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start physical therapy after my cast is removed?

You should begin physical therapy almost immediately after your doctor removes your cast or clears you for movement. Your joints will be extremely stiff and your muscles weak; starting early at Viva Physio ensures we break down scar tissue before it hardens.

Will post-operative physical therapy be painful?

Post-operative rehab can involve some discomfort as we stretch stiff joints, but it should never be agonizing. Our experts use advanced modalities like Ultrasound and cryotherapy to manage pain and swelling before and after exercises.

Maximize Your Surgical Success

Ensure a full, safe recovery with our expert post-operative physical therapy team.

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