Before and after surgery: go in prepared, recover well
We support you at every stage: before the operation, so you go in stronger and less anxious, and afterwards, to regain movement, strength and independence following your surgeon's instructions. In the first few weeks, if getting out is difficult, we can come to your home.
What we treat
Below you will find the operations we see most often.
- Hip and knee replacement From the first steps to walking, driving and climbing stairs safely again.
- Ligaments and meniscus Cruciate ligament reconstruction and meniscus surgery, all the way back to sport.
- Shoulder Rotator cuff repair, stabilisation, shoulder replacement.
- Spine Spinal canal decompression, laminectomy, spinal fusion, disc surgery, in the lower back and neck.
- Fractures After an operation or a cast: wrist, ankle, hip, upper arm.
- Swelling after surgery When swelling slows down recovery, we can add lymphatic drainage.
How we work
- 01 Before surgery We explain what to expect and work on strength and mobility, so you go into the operation better prepared and calmer.
- 02 The first few weeks Managing pain and swelling, first movements and walking, at the practice or at home, in line with your surgeon's protocol.
- 03 Regaining strength and function Progressive exercise to get back to everyday activities and work.
- 04 Back to sport Strength and movement tests to get back to running, playing or skiing, with personal training if you want to keep going.
Three myths to bust
Sources: Wainwright et al., ERAS® recommendations for hip and knee replacement, Acta Orthopaedica, 2020 · De Klerk et al., Bone & Joint Open, 2023
When to contact your surgeon or the emergency department straight away
- fever, or a wound that is red, warm or weeping
- a swollen, warm and painful calf
- shortness of breath or chest pain
- pain that is increasing a lot instead of decreasing
- sudden loss of strength or sensation
Frequently asked questions
Content by Sandra Rohr, physiotherapist · Updated October 2026
When can I start after surgery?
It depends on the operation and your surgeon's instructions. Often within the first few days after discharge. Contact us as soon as you have a date for the operation, so we can organise everything in good time.
Do you follow my surgeon's protocol?
Yes. Bring the surgical report and the instructions you received: we adapt the treatment to the timelines and limits set by your surgeon.
Do you come to my home after the operation?
Yes, in the first few weeks if getting out is difficult. Your doctor needs to specify this on the prescription.
Is rehabilitation covered by insurance?
Yes. With a medical prescription it is covered by basic health insurance. All the details on costs and health insurance.
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