Pre/Post-Surgical Physiotherapy in Guelph

Prepare and Recover with Confidence

Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming procedure or recovering from one, targeted physiotherapy plays a key role in improving outcomes and speeding up your return to daily life. At Westwood Physiotherapy in Guelph, we design custom pre and post-surgical rehab plans to reduce pain, restore strength, and help you feel confident every step of the way.

What is Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy?


Set Yourself Up for a Faster, Stronger Recovery

Pre-surgical rehab, also known as “prehab,” is designed to strengthen the body, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation before undergoing surgery. By addressing muscle imbalances and joint restrictions ahead of time, patients often experience shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and better overall outcomes after surgery

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What is Post-Surgical Physiotherapy?

Rebuild, Restore, and Return to What You Love

Post-surgical physiotherapy is essential to safely rebuild strength, improve joint mobility, and reduce post-operative pain and swelling. Our Guelph-based physiotherapists use evidence-based rehab protocols tailored to your specific surgery and goals, ensuring you regain function with less risk of re-injury.

Common Surgeries That Benefit from Pre/Post-Surgical Rehab

Our physiotherapy programs support a wide range of surgical procedures, including:

  • ACL Surgery Rehab
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Total Hip and Knee Replacements
  • Spinal Surgery Recovery
  • Meniscus and Labral Repair
  • Shoulder Stabilization
  • Arthroscopic Procedures
  • Fracture Fixation or Reconstruction
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What People Are Saying

Let’s Get You Moving Again—Stronger Than Before

Got Question? We Have Answers

Ideally, 4–6 weeks before surgery. The earlier you start, the more your body can benefit from prehab.

Depending on your procedure, rehab can begin within days. We work closely with your surgeon’s protocol to determine the right timing.

Yes! ACL surgery rehab is one of our specialties, and we provide progressive return-to-sport programs personalized to each stage of your recovery.

Absolutely. Studies consistently show that patients who complete pre and post-surgical physiotherapy recover faster and regain mobility more fully.

Our Locations

Willow Rd Guelph

Woodlawn Rd Guelph

Willow Rd Guelph