Post Surgical Rehabilitation in Tarzana, CA
Post surgical rehabilitation in Tarzana, CA helps you rebuild strength, motion, and independence after a joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, spine surgery, or hand surgery. At Theracare, we follow your surgeon's protocol and move you forward at a pace that feels safe and steady. It's part of our trusted physical therapy in Tarzana, and you can book your post op evaluation today.
What Is Post Surgical Rehabilitation?
Surgery fixes the structure. Rehab is what gets you using it again. Post surgical rehabilitation, often called post op physical therapy, is a guided program that restores motion, strength, and control while keeping stiffness, swelling, and scar tissue in check. It's one of the core services we offer at Theracare.
Surgeries We Help You Recover From
● Total knee and hip replacement
● ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair
● Rotator cuff repair and other shoulder surgery
● Spinal fusion, discectomy, and laminectomy
● Hand and wrist surgery, including tendon repair and fracture fixation
● Elbow, ankle, and foot surgery
After hand or wrist surgery, our hand focused occupational therapy is led by clinicians with advanced hand therapy experience.
When Should You Start Physical Therapy After Surgery?
Most people start within a few days to two weeks after surgery, depending on the procedure and what your surgeon recommends. Starting early helps limit stiffness, swelling, and muscle loss. We stay in touch with your surgeon and follow the protocol for your specific operation, so just let us know when your surgery is scheduled.
What Your Recovery Looks Like
Phase 1: Protect and Restore Motion
Gentle range of motion work, swelling control, and pain relief protect the healing tissue. Many patients find cryotherapy helpful for calming inflammation during these early weeks.
Phase 2: Rebuild Strength
Progressive strength work and hands on manual therapy bring back muscle power and joint mobility, with red light therapy available to support tissue repair.
Phase 3: Get Back to Real Life
Balance, endurance, and task specific training prepare you for work, sport, and daily life. Athletes then move into our sports rehabilitation program to finish strong.
Post Surgical Rehabilitation in Tarzana, CA
Rehab after surgery is one of the things our Tarzana clinic does best. Your care is led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy with more than 20 years in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, and hand injuries, and every session is one on one. If pain lingers after you've healed, our pain management physical therapy can help, and you can learn more about the people behind your care.
How Long Does Rehab Take After Surgery?
Every recovery runs on its own timeline. Many patients come in two to three times a week for six to twelve weeks, while joint replacements and ACL reconstructions often take several months. We track your progress at every visit, and if you're recovering from spine surgery, our back pain physical therapy can support you for the long haul.
Why Choose Theracare for Your Recovery
Since 2017, more than 1,000 patients have trusted us with their recovery, giving us a 95% satisfaction rate and 50+ five star reviews on Google and Yelp. We welcome patients from Tarzana, Encino, Woodland Hills, Reseda, and Northridge, and we also have clinics in Newhall and Granada Hills. Call (818) 975 8203 or schedule your appointment, and we'll verify your insurance before your first visit.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Real Stories from Real Patients.
"Jeff was a really great physical therapist. He was very helpful in getting me back to work and He was very friendly. He really made my time at physical therapy enjoyable."
“I had previously gone to another physical therapist earlier in the year and unfortunately made no progress. After just a few weeks of visits with Jeff and staff I sleep through the night and don't have anymore pain.”
“Jeff and his team are AMAZING and VERY SKILLED! The personalized care is top-notch and the environment is warm and welcoming. I’d highly recommend Theracare PT!”
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