PRE-OPERATIVE &
POST-SURGICAL SPINE &
ORTHOPAEDIC REHABILITATION

Surgery can address structure - but outcomes depend heavily on pre-operative preparation, post-operative progression, and how well rehabilitation matches surgical intent. Many patients either under-rehab (fear-based) or over-rehab (too much too soon).

This service exists to provide specialist surgical rehab that is safe, progressive, and aligned with your surgeon’s plan.

 

 

Who this service is for:

• Patients scheduled for spinal or orthopaedic surgery

• Post-operative patients needing structured rehab

• Complex cases (EDS/hypermobility, multi-level surgery, history of failed rehab)

• Patients unsure what is safe to do after surgery

• Those wanting to return to work, parenting, sport, or life with confidence

 

 

What makes this different:

• Rehab aligned to surgical intent (not generic timelines)

• Biomechanical correction to prevent compensations and secondary issues

• Load progression built around function and tissue healing

• Integration of strength and movement quality

• Clear recovery milestones and safety thresholds

 

 

What to expect:

Pre-hab

• Baseline function and strength assessment

• Conditioning plan to improve tolerance for surgery and recovery

• Education around expectations and early-phase activity

Post-op

• Early phase: protection, mobility where appropriate, walking progression, symptom control

• Mid phase: control, endurance, foundational strength, movement quality

• Late phase: capacity, function, return-to-work tasks, strength integration

 

 

Functional outcomes:

• Better recovery trajectory and fewer setbacks

• Improved confidence and clarity on safe activity

• Reduced secondary pain from compensations

• Faster return to meaningful life roles (work, parenting, sport)

• Long-term durability and independence

 

 

How this integrates with specialist care:

• Rehab plan aligns with surgeon guidelines and imaging findings

• Progress reports provided when needed

• Escalation if symptoms deviate from expected recovery pathway

 

 

Who leads your care:

Led by Vincent Fu with direct alignment to surgical guidance as required.

 

 

Our philosophy:

Surgery is not the finish line - it’s the start of rebuilding. We treat surgical rehab like a progression plan, not a passive recovery period.

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