Post-Surgical Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy
Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square
Recovering from surgery requires the right balance of movement, strengthening, soft-tissue work, and guided progression. At Motion Pro Health, our physiotherapists provide structured, evidence-informed post-surgical rehabilitation designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you return to daily life with confidence. Whether you’ve had orthopedic, spinal, joint, or soft-tissue surgery, our goal is to support a recovery that feels safe, steady, and effective.
Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
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What Is Post-Surgical Rehabilitation?
Post-surgical rehabilitation (also called post-operative physiotherapy) is a personalized treatment plan developed to help you heal properly after surgery. Surgery often affects mobility, strength, scar tissue, and the ability to move comfortably. Physiotherapy guides your recovery with specific exercises, manual therapy, mobility training, and education so you can regain strength and function at a pace that is appropriate for your stage of healing.
Whether your goals are to walk without discomfort, return to work, get back to exercise, or simply move with ease again, post-surgical rehabilitation provides a clear, structured path forward.
How Post-Surgical Physiotherapy Helps
Your physiotherapist works closely with you to identify your surgical history, your current mobility, and your post-op restrictions. From there, a personalized plan is created to match your healing timeline.
Patients often experience:
Faster recovery and improved healing
Reduced post-operative pain, tightness, and swelling
A gradual return of mobility and flexibility
Improved strength and stability in the surgical area
Better movement mechanics to prevent re-injury
Improved function in daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, or lifting
Greater confidence returning to work, exercise, and everyday life
Your treatment may include guided strengthening, soft-tissue release, joint mobilization, stretching, scar tissue management, and progressive rehabilitation exercises.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Your physiotherapist begins by reviewing your surgical notes (if available), your current symptoms, and your mobility. Treatment depends on your healing stage and may include:
• Safe range-of-motion exercises
• Soft-tissue release to reduce tightness and scar adhesion
• Joint mobilizations when appropriate
• Strengthening programs tailored to your surgery
• Balance and gait retraining
• Strategies to manage swelling, inflammation, and stiffness
• Clear guidance on movement restrictions and the healing timeline
Progress is monitored closely so treatment always matches your recovery phase without rushing or delaying healing.
Integrated, Team-Based Care
Recovery is most effective when the entire body is supported — not just the surgical area. When helpful, patients may also receive care from:
• Registered Massage Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Kinesiologists (Active Rehab)
• Acupuncturists
• Clinical Pilates practitioners
This multidisciplinary model helps address muscle tightness, postural changes, movement compensation, and stress on surrounding areas as the body heals.
Why Choose Motion Pro Health for Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Experienced Post-Op Clinicians
Our physiotherapists have advanced training in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation and work with patients recovering from a wide range of procedures.
Structured, Safe Progression
We follow evidence-based healing timelines to ensure your recovery is safe, steady, and predictable.
Clear Guidance at Every Step
You’ll receive simple instructions on what to do (and avoid) between sessions.
Modern, Private, Comfortable Clinics
Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square offer a calm, supportive environment ideal for recovery.
Convenient Access & Extended Hours
Appointments are available mornings, evenings, and weekends to support your schedule.
Coverage Support
Extended Health Benefits Guide →
https://motionprohealth.ca/blog/extended-health-benefits-in-canada-unlocking-wellness-with-chiropractic-massage-therapy-acupuncture-and-physiotherapy
ICBC Injury Recovery (if surgery followed an MVA) →
https://motionprohealth.ca/physiotherapy/icbc-physiotherapy
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A Science-Informed Approach
Our post-surgical rehabilitation follows research from orthopedic and physiotherapy institutions.
National Institutes of Health / National Library of Medicine – Post-Op Physiotherapy
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8436073/
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)
https://www.jospt.org/
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Post-Operative Guidelines
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/
Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) – Post-Surgical Rehab Research
https://pedro.org.au/
These sources support early physiotherapy, structured exercise progression, and manual therapy as effective components of post-surgical recovery.
