Assessment
A full hour on your history and how your body actually moves. You leave with a working diagnosis you understand and a clear plan you can actually follow.
Surgical Recovery
Post-Operative Rehabilitation in London
After surgery, our physiotherapists take you from the early protective phase back to full strength and confidence, working to your surgeon's protocol across six central London clinics for knee and hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, rotator-cuff and Achilles repair, so you return to the work, sport or daily life you had the operation for.
What happens at your first appointment
We work out what is really holding you back, then agree the plan with you before you leave.
Your first appointment runs a full 60 minutes: a detailed history, then a thorough examination of how you move, your strength, and the affected area. We explain what we find in plain English and agree a working diagnosis with you.
Treatment starts the same day, and you leave with the first exercises of a plan built around your goal.
Post-operative rehabilitation can help to:
Rebuild strength after surgery
We take you from the early protective phase through to full strength, loading the area progressively so you regain the power and capacity the operation was meant to restore.
Restore movement and range
As healing allows, we rebuild your range of motion and movement control, whether that is regaining knee extension after a replacement or shoulder control after a cuff repair.
Follow your surgeon's protocol safely
We work to the ranges and weight-bearing limits your consultant has set, respecting the healing timeline so you progress without ever putting the repair at risk.
Return to sport, work and daily life
The final phase rebuilds the specific capacity your goal demands, from running again after ACL reconstruction to overhead work after a shoulder repair, tested against clear criteria.
Progress with confidence, not guesswork
Criteria-based milestones mean you advance a phase when your body is ready, and we discharge you once you can manage independently rather than at the first sign of improvement.
I had a fantastic experience working with Katrina as my physiotherapist. From the start, she was incredibly friendly and genuinely listened to my concerns. She adapted my rehab plan specifically to suit my individual needs and time frame, as I was preparing for a move and had a clear goal to be back playing football. Katrina not only helped me reach that goal right on time, but she also used a variety of techniques, including dry needling and massage, to relieve tightness in the surrounding muscles and support my overall recovery. Her attention to detail, encouragement, and tailored approach made a real difference in my progress. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a physio!
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Katrina is outstanding. After struggling with a stubborn Achilles injury, she not only got me pain-free but back to running and sport. Her expertise in acupuncture, massage, and tailored rehab planning is second to none. On top of that, she brings great energy and conversation that make each session genuinely enjoyable. If you need a physio who combines real skill with a personal touch, Katrina is the one to see.
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Great experience with Katrina. She helped me with a sprained ankle with a very doable and effective treatment plan. The exercises were not overcomplicated and easy to incorporate into my day to day life which meant that I actually did them and was able to recover within 5 weeks in time to do a tough mudder. Really easy to chat to! Would recommend.
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Katrina was great with me! I had a hip injury and expected it to take ages to fix but with the exercises she gave me to do and acupuncture, it all went away quite quickly. I now have exercises I can do regularly in the future and knowledge on how to prevent. Great experience!
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Post-operative rehab fees and insurance
You can book online directly, with no GP referral needed and same-week appointments across all six clinics. If you are using private health insurance, check your policy first: some insurers ask for a GP referral before your first session.
- Initial assessment: a full 60 minutes covering your history, examination and a working diagnosis
- Follow-up treatment: 45 minutes, with your plan progressed at each visit
- Extended 60-minute treatments for complex or multi-area problems
- Recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, Nuffield Health and WPA
Your journey
with Soho Physiotherapy
Everything is built around you. Whether the goal is a marathon or a comfortable commute, we find what is driving the problem, treat it, and build the strength that keeps the fix in place. Our aim is to get you better and give you the tools to stay better for the long term.
Treatment
Hands-on care to settle symptoms and restore movement: joint mobilisation, soft-tissue work and dry needling where they genuinely help, in line with national guidance.
Rebuild
Progressive exercise that returns the strength, control and load tolerance your body needs for work, sport and everything in between. This is the part that makes recovery last.
Perform
A short home programme, sensible loads, and the habits that keep problems rare. Then we discharge you: we don't sell sessions you don't need.
Move well, move freely. That has been the idea since 1997. We settle the symptoms first, then rebuild the strength that stops them coming back, so you finish stronger than when you started.
- One clinical team across six central London clinics, from Soho to Canary Wharf, with same-week appointments.
- Treating central London since 1997: 28 years and roughly 160,000 patients.
- Recognised by seven major UK insurers, including Bupa, AXA and Vitality, with self-pay welcome.
What we treat across our six London clinics
- Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy
- Manual therapy and progressive exercise rehabilitation
- Dry needling and Western medical acupuncture
- Sports massage and soft-tissue therapy
- Shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon problems
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Women's and pelvic health physiotherapy
- Workplace and desk setup assessments
- Running and gait analysis
6 Locations
Post-operative rehab across our 6 London clinics
- Soho 111 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT View location →
- Liverpool Street UNTIL Bishopsgate, 280 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4RB View location →
- Devonshire Row Integrity Centre, 14 Devonshire Row, EC2M 4RH View location →
- Regent Street Linen Hall, 162 Regent Street, W1B 5TB View location →
- Marylebone UNTIL Marylebone, 1 Orchard Street, W1H 6HJ View location →
- Canary Wharf 30 South Colonnade, E14 5HX View location →
FAQ
Common questions about
post-operative rehabilitation in London
When should I start physiotherapy after surgery?
It depends on the procedure and your surgeon’s protocol: some operations start guided rehabilitation within days, others have a protective period first. Many surgical teams plan outpatient physiotherapy from the early weeks. Bring your operation notes and any rehab protocol to your first appointment, and we will set a safe, appropriately timed plan with you.
Do you work with my surgeon’s protocol?
Yes. Post-operative rehabilitation should respect the surgical repair and the tissue-healing timeline, so we work to the protocol your consultant has set and the ranges and weight-bearing limits it specifies. If you do not have a written protocol, we use established phased guidance for your procedure and liaise with your surgical team where needed.
How long does rehabilitation take after an operation?
Recovery timelines vary by procedure: a knee or hip replacement is often months of progressive rehab, and ACL reconstruction is typically a staged programme over roughly nine to twelve months before a return to pivoting sport. We set realistic milestones for your operation at the first visit and progress you against them, not against the calendar alone.
Will my insurer cover post-operative physiotherapy?
Often yes. Most major UK insurers: Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, Nuffield Health, WPA: cover post-surgical physiotherapy under an MSK treatment plan, usually with prior authorisation. Obtain authorisation before booking and bring your membership and claim details. We can also issue receipts for self-funded patients claiming back.
What should I bring to my first post-operative appointment?
Bring your operation notes or discharge summary, any rehabilitation protocol from your surgeon, relevant scan reports, a list of current medications, and your insurer details if applicable. Wear loose clothing that lets us examine and move the operated area. Allow 60 minutes for a thorough first assessment.
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