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Post-Surgery
Guided recovery after orthopaedic or cosmetic surgery.
- Treatment time
- Around 45–60 minutes
- Downtime
- None
About Post-Surgery
After an operation, guided rehabilitation helps you regain movement, strength and confidence safely. Romulo works within your surgeon's instructions and builds a programme around the stage you're at, including after orthopaedic and cosmetic surgery.
Depending on your operation and your surgeon's guidance, the programme may include exercise, hands-on treatment, gentle lymphatic drainage techniques and advice on scar care.
Key Benefits
- 01Rehabilitation that follows your surgeon's instructions
- 02A programme matched to your stage of recovery
- 03Help regaining movement, strength and confidence
- 04Gentle lymphatic drainage techniques where appropriate
- 05Advice on scar care and getting back to normal activities
Is this treatment right for me?
This suits people recovering from surgery who have been cleared by their surgeon to start rehabilitation.
You may be suitable if…
- You've had surgery and your surgeon has cleared you for rehabilitation
- You want guidance on getting back to normal activity safely
- You're recovering from orthopaedic or cosmetic surgery
Your consultation will consider…
- Your operation, your surgeon's instructions and any restrictions
- How your wound and scar are healing
- Any signs of infection or blood clot, which need medical review first
- Your goals and the activities you want to return to
What to expect
Before treatment
Your first appointment is a full physiotherapy assessment with Romulo. He'll ask about your symptoms, how and when they started, your medical history, your work and activities, and what you'd like to get back to doing. Bring any scans, letters or reports you have. Wear comfortable clothing that lets him see and move the area being treated.
During treatment
Sessions are tailored to your operation and stage of healing, combining gentle hands-on treatment, exercises and practical advice, progressing as you recover.
After treatment
You'll have exercises and advice to follow at home, always within your surgeon's guidance.
Results & longevity
Recovery after surgery follows its own timescale, which depends on the operation and on you. Romulo will set goals with you and review them as you progress. Results vary from person to person.
Recovery, side effects & aftercare
There is no downtime from the sessions themselves. Some tiredness or soreness after exercise is normal.
Side effects
Temporary soreness after exercise is common. Contact your surgeon or GP straight away about increasing redness, heat or discharge from a wound, a fever, or calf pain and swelling.
Aftercare
Keep up the exercises and advice Romulo gives you; they matter as much as the treatment in clinic. Stay gently active rather than resting completely, unless he has told you otherwise, and note how your symptoms respond so you can discuss it at your next session.
Please contact the clinic if your pain becomes much worse after treatment, or if you have any concern. Seek urgent medical help (NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency) for new numbness around the groin or buttocks, new problems controlling your bladder or bowels, weakness in the legs, or chest pain.
- Downtime
- None for most people
- Redness
- Occasionally mild redness over the treated area, settling within hours
- Swelling
- Not expected
- Bruising
- Uncommon
- Normal activities
- Usually straight away; Romulo will tell you if anything should be avoided for a day or two
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start after my operation?
When your surgeon has cleared you. Bring any instructions from your surgical team to your first appointment.
Do you work with cosmetic surgery patients?
Yes, within your surgeon's guidance, including gentle lymphatic drainage techniques and scar advice where appropriate.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem and how long you've had it. After your assessment Romulo will give you a written plan with the number of sessions he recommends, so you can decide before committing to anything.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows the area to be seen and moved, for example shorts for a knee or hip problem, or a vest top for a shoulder.
Can I claim on private medical insurance?
Some insurers cover treatment by an HCPC registered physiotherapist. Please check with your insurer before booking, as policies differ.
What if something doesn't feel right?
Contact your surgeon or GP straight away about wound redness, discharge, fever or calf pain and swelling, and let Romulo know.
Your Practitioner
Romulo Costa
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Romulo is an HCPC registered physiotherapist with more than a decade's experience, from intensive care and rehabilitation to musculoskeletal medicine and long-standing pain. He trained in Brazil, where he ran his own rehabilitation clinic, before moving to Scotland and running his own clinic in Motherwell specialising in chronic pain and spinal problems. He starts by listening: to understand not just where it hurts, but what the pain has stopped you doing and why it hasn't settled. Every plan is built on a thorough assessment and explained clearly, with shockwave, laser and hands-on treatment used only where they have a clear purpose.