Orthopaedic Rehabilitation for Hip & Knee Surgery Recovery
Getting back on your feet after orthopaedic surgery starts with the right rehab. As a specialised rehabilitation hospital, Wolper Jewish Hospital provides a supportive, personalised orthopaedic rehabilitation program that aims to help you feel stronger, more mobile and confident in your recovery. We also offer our various treatment and exercise options to provide on-going rehabilitation post-discharge.
Based on your orthopaedic surgeon’s instructions, you’ll be in the good hands of our rehabilitation physicians and nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, social workers and dietitians. We focus on your goals, such as walking more comfortably, returning to daily activities or simply feeling stronger and more independent. Speak with your surgeon or our rehabilitation team today to discuss your admission.
What is Orthopaedic Rehabilitation?
Orthopaedic rehabilitation is a specialised therapy that supports recovery after surgery or injury to bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. Following hips or knee surgery, rehab plays an important role in managing pain, restoring movement and rebuilding strength. The purpose of this is to help reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and help you regain independence in daily activities, promoting both healing and long-term function.
Our Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Program
To uphold our principles of dignity, compassion and outstanding quality care for all, we provide a recovery journey that starts from your hospital stay and continues to outpatient therapy services. These orthopaedic rehab programs include:
- Inpatient rehabilitation, focused on care soon after surgery to help you begin your recovery safely.
- Day rehabilitation, including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, if your surgeon doesn’t require you to stay overnight.
- MoveWell program, with community exercise programs designed to maintain your fitness and wellbeing beyond rehab.
- Private Services
This approach aims to make recovery smooth, effective and positive.
Why Choose Wolper Hospital for Your Rehabilitation?
Wolper Jewish Hospital is made for rehabilitation. It starts with our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other health professionals who are here to help you manage pain, manage your symptoms and return to your everyday life.
Our modern facilities, including our heated hydrotherapy pool, well-equipped gym and quiet spaces to recover both physically and mentally. You can also take part in our MoveWell exercise classes or book private physiotherapy and exercise physiology sessions before your surgery. This approach, known as prehabilitation, can help you recover more quickly and achieve the best possible outcome.
Speak to your orthopaedic surgeon about completing your rehabilitation at Wolper Jewish Hospital or contact our team with any questions today.
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Services
More than 22% of Australian elderly people require orthopaedic surgery at some point. Recovery can often be more challenging for seniors because of slower healing, weaker bones and balance issues, so specialised rehabilitation can be beneficial. Orthopaedic rehabilitation may be required following a fall resulting in an injury or following elective orthopaedic surgery.
At Wolper, we cater for our older patients with specialised geriatric orthopaedic rehabilitation services to help improve mobility, stay safe and regain independence. Our aim is to work closely with each person to create a recovery place that fits their abilities and lifestyle, leading to a smoother transition back into the home to maintain independence.
The Rehabilitation Process for Hip Surgery Patients
Our rehabilitation program after hip and knee surgery follows a clear, step-by-step process so you and your family can feel confident in your progress and recovery, including:
- Initial assessment to understand your current mobility and orthopaedic surgeon’s instructions, as well as to set personalised goals.
- Pain management early on to keep you comfortable and able to perform initial therapies.
- Physiotherapy, beginning soon after surgery with gentle exercises to restore movement and reduce stiffness.
- Strength building exercises while protecting the hip joint.
- Return to daily activities by gradually increasing your independence and confidence.
This structured process ensures a steady, tailored recovery specific to your needs.
The Rehabilitation Process for Knee Surgery Patients
Similar to hip surgery rehabilitation, our knee surgery rehab program follows a structured process, including:
- An initial assessment to evaluate your condition and mobility after surgery, and to determine recovery goals.
- Pain management early on to keep discomfort under control and to support active participation in therapies.
- Physiotherapy starts soon after surgery with gentle exercises to help restore knee movement and prevent stiffness.
- Strength building with tailored exercise programs for rebuilding muscle around the knee for improved stability.
- Use of mobility aids, as needed, to support safe movement while you recover.
- Return to daily activities by gradually increasing movement and confidence at a comfortable pace.
Through our approach, you can rebuild strength and mobility gradually, so you can feel confident in your return to a safe and independent lifestyle within your home and community.
Benefits of Early and Continuous Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Starting rehabilitation soon after orthopaedic surgery is important for successful recovery. Early rehab can help reduce pain and swelling, prevent stiffness and also lowers your risk of complications, like blood clots or muscle loss.
Keeping up with your therapy program also helps you build strength and improves hip or knee mobility, making it easier for you to return to your everyday life. Over time, this continuous approach supports better long-term movement and a higher quality of life so you can experience the full benefits of your surgery with lower side effects.
How to Get Started with Wolper’s Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Programme
To be admitted into Wolper’s orthopedic rehabilitation program, you’ll need a referral from your surgeon or surgical hospital. On admission, we will conduct initial consultations with the multidisciplinary team to start setting your goals and initial program steps. This will include a combination of physical exercises, therapies, and other guidance specific to your recovery.
