Pre-Operative Rehabilitation

Optimise Your Body Before Surgery

At The Heal Hut, our virtual pre-operative rehabilitation programmes prepare you physically and mentally for orthopaedic surgery. Delivered by highly specialist MSK physiotherapists and exercise professionals, our prehab plans are designed to maximise surgical outcomes, reduce post-op complications, and accelerate recovery.

Whether you’re awaiting a joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, or spinal procedure, our tailored sessions will help you approach surgery in the best possible condition — all from home.

We Commonly Support Patients Preparing For:

✅ Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle)
✅ Ligament reconstructions (ACL, PCL, etc.)
✅ Tendon repairs (rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar tendon)
✅ Spinal surgery (decompression, fusions, scoliosis correction)
✅ Fracture fixation or elective orthopaedic procedures

What Prehab Involves:

📋 Initial virtual assessment with a highly specialist physiotherapist to evaluate baseline strength, range, and functional status.

📚 Education on your upcoming surgery — including healing timelines, pain expectations, post-op limitations, and what to prepare in advance.

🏃 Tailored pre-op exercise programme to build strength, joint control, and confidence before surgery.

📈 Progressive mobility and activation training to enhance surgical readiness and reduce the impact of pre-existing dysfunction.

🧠 Strategies for mindset, sleep, and recovery planning, including breathing techniques and pacing principles.

📆 Structured 3- or 6-session blocks recommended based on time to surgery and surgical type.

Evidence-Based Preparation, Personalised to You

Prehabilitation has been shown to improve surgical outcomes in multiple procedures, with benefits including:

Shorter hospital stays
Lower post-op complication rates
Faster return to function
Improved patient-reported outcomes

Evidence Reference:
Wang et al., 2021 (Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery) – Pre-op exercise significantly reduced pain and improved function at 3 months post-total knee replacement.
Hoogeboom et al., 2012 (BMJ) – Prehabilitation reduced length of stay by an average of 1.5 days in hip/knee replacement.

We align your prehab plan with surgery-specific clinical pathways, ensuring you build resilience, confidence, and body awareness — key components in the rehab journey ahead.

Why Choose Virtual Prehab at The Heal Hut?

🧑‍⚕️ Led by specialist physiotherapists with surgical rehab expertise
🖥️ Delivered fully online — accessible, efficient, and effective
📖 Based on the latest peer-reviewed clinical guidance
📞 Option to coordinate with your surgical team if needed
📆 Flexible booking to suit your surgery date and availability

✅ Be Physically and Mentally Ready for Surgery

Start your prehab today and give yourself the best chance of an easier, faster recovery.
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