Post - Operative Care

Recovery after surgery is not one size fits all. A knee replacement, a rotator cuff repair and a spinal procedure each follow their own timeline, and we build your program around the operation you actually had, the protocol your surgeon set, and the life you are trying to get back to.

Since 2009, our multidisciplinary team has worked with Montrealers of every age, from young athletes to seniors in their eighties, through the weeks and months that follow an operation.

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15+
Années d'expérience
5000+
Patients traités
98%
Taux de satisfaction
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Cliniques à Montréal

What Post-Operative Physiotherapy Looks Like With Us

Your first visit is an assessment, not a workout. We look at range of motion, swelling, strength, gait and how you are managing pain, then set realistic milestones for the phase of healing you are in.

  1. Joint replacements: hip, knee and shoulder
  2. Orthopedic repairs: ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, fractures
  3. Spinal surgery, including discectomy and fusion
  4. Tendon and ligament reconstruction
  5. Abdominal and pelvic procedures affecting core function

Sessions combine manual therapy, guided exercise, and a home program you can actually keep up with between appointments.

Pain Management Without Guesswork

Pain and swelling are the two things that most often stall a recovery. We use manual techniques, graded loading and modalities to keep discomfort manageable so you can move, because movement in the right dose is what rebuilds tissue.

When it helps, we draw on other services under the same roof. Acupuncture and dry needling can take the edge off stubborn muscle guarding, and massotherapy helps with the tightness that builds when you have been favouring one side for weeks.

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Rebuilding Mobility and Independence

Getting up a flight of stairs in a Plateau triplex, managing an icy sidewalk in Villeray in February, carrying groceries home from the market: these are the goals we work toward, not abstract numbers on a chart. Our physiotherapy program progresses from protected motion to strength, balance and endurance as your surgeon clears each stage.

For older patients, we pay particular attention to fall risk and confidence. Our geriatric care services address the balance and deconditioning issues that surgery and a hospital stay tend to leave behind.

Home Visits When Travelling Is Not Realistic

The first weeks after an operation are often the hardest to get to a clinic. Driving may be off limits, stairs may be a problem, and a Montreal winter does not make it easier. Our at-home physiotherapy service brings the same treatment to your living room, and we can adapt your exercises to the space and furniture you actually have.

Many patients start at home and transition to the clinic once they are moving more comfortably.

Working With Your Surgeon and Care Team

We follow the protocol your surgeon provides, respect weight-bearing restrictions and immobilization periods, and flag anything that looks off so it gets addressed early rather than at your next follow-up appointment.

Occupational therapy is available when the challenge is daily function: dressing, bathing, returning to a desk or a physical job. Osteopathy is an option when compensations elsewhere in the body are holding your recovery back.

Why a Multidisciplinary Clinic Makes a Difference

Post-operative recovery rarely stays in one lane. A shoulder repair becomes a neck problem, a knee replacement changes how the other hip loads. With eight disciplines in one team, we can adjust your plan without sending you across the city to start over with someone new.

Our team speaks more than ten languages, which matters in a city like Montreal when you are trying to describe pain precisely. You can read more about our clinic and our team if you want to know who you will be working with.

Start Your Recovery With Us

If you have surgery coming up or have just come home from the hospital, the sooner we assess you the smoother the months ahead tend to go. Our Montreal team is ready to build a plan around your procedure, your schedule and your goals. You are in good hands. Book an appointment with us today.

Our Specialties

Physiotherapy

Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries through targeted exercises and manual therapy.

Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote recovery.

Acupuncture

Ancient technique to reduce pain, inflammation, and stress by stimulating specific points.

Osteopathy

Gentle manual approach to rebalance the body and relieve chronic tension.

Occupational Therapy

Specialist in post-operative rehabilitation and manual therapy. 12 years of experience. Helps patients regain independence in daily activities after an accident, surgery, or illness.

Geriatric care

Programs tailored for seniors to maintain mobility, balance, and daily independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after surgery should I start physiotherapy?

That depends on the procedure and your surgeon's instructions. Some protocols begin within days, others require a protected period first. Bring your surgical report and post-op instructions to your first visit and we will work from those.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist in Quebec?

No, you can book directly with us. That said, for post-operative care we always want your surgeon's protocol, so bring whatever documentation you were given at the hospital.

Will my insurance cover post-operative physiotherapy?

Most private and group insurance plans in Quebec include physiotherapy coverage, and CNESST and SAAQ files are also accepted. We can provide the receipts and documentation your insurer requires.

What if I cannot get to the clinic after my operation?

We offer home visits across Montreal. A physiotherapist comes to you, assesses your environment, and adapts the program to your home.

How long will my recovery take?

It varies by procedure, age, general health and how consistently the home program gets done. We set milestones with you at the assessment and reassess as you progress rather than promising a fixed schedule.

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