Pre/Post Surgery | Optimal Physio

Pre And Post Surgery

Treatment For Joint Problems

At Optimal Physio we have very good links with all the consultants in the West of Scotland. We reguarly receive referrals from consultants at Ross Hall, Nuffield and Carrick Glen. This covers a wide array of different procedures from shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, hip or back surgery.

By far the vast majority of procedures we see are hip and knee replacement surgeries which are most commonly performed on people over the age of 60 with osteoarthritis.

Long term suffering or the fear of a degenerative condition worsening with time might raise the question whether surgery is the only available treatment option.

Common Conditions

If you have joint pain and stiffness, have been diagnosed with arthritis, or osteoporosis you might be feeling that surgery is an inevitable outcome.

You might have undergone joint replacement surgery and despite being some time ago you haven’t regained your mobility, range of motion or confidence in movement as much as you would like.

You might have decided that surgery is the right treatment path for you and would like guidance to prepare as best as possible.

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Preparing, Recovering or Avoiding Surgery

The stronger you are before surgery the easier it is to recover after surgery.

By doing great prehab, you are increasing the speed at which you will recover from your replacement surgery.

Pre and post-surgery physiotherapy can help you recover faster, reduce pain and swelling, increase strength quicker and reduce your overall recovery time.

If you are worried about surgery we can help advise you if it is right for you or not. For some conditions and injuries where surgery is an option, we can often show you how to AVOID surgery and still reduce pain and improve mobility, activity and quality of life.

What We Treat

If you are worried that you may need surgery and would like an expert opinion or guidance then we are hear to share our experience.

Many consultants will not consider you for their list unless you have committed to physiotherapy first.

Waiting lists are now 3-5 years and can cost between £12-16,000, we can help you get the best value for this investment in your health or help you delay or avoid this investment altogether.

How We Solve The Problem

At Optimal Physio, we are able to provide hands on treatment, and complete treatment plans which will not just get you to a minimum quality of life but will enable you to get back to enjoying long walks, pilates classes, golf with your friends, and being able to play with the grandchildren when they visit.

Solutions

Whether it is an ACL repair, a full joint replacement or a simple arthroscopy we can help guide your recovery. Physiotherapy has been shown to help accelerate recovery from surgical procedures and give you the confidence in what you should and shouldn’t be doing at each stage of your recovery.

It doesn’t have to be like this.

Will I have to stop running during my rehab?

No, not necessarily we actively try to avoid this unless it is absolutely necessary. In many cases we can modify your training to keep you running but this is assessed on a case by case basis. It’s also why general advice on the internet does not work. Your rehab has to be tailored to your running style, training load and lifestyle before we even consider the injury or stage of healing you are at. Check out our page for runners to learn more about how we can help you recover, prepare and train most effectively.

My knee is stiff and the Gp told me I have arthritis will I need a knee replacement?

No, many people can avoid major surgical intervention by having physiotherapy. It is the most effective and cost efficient treatment to help you get better and stay better.

I’ve had physiotherapy before and it didn’t work?

If you’ve had physio that just included massage and acupuncture or ultrasound it’s unlikely you will have lasting benefit. You should also have been given a treatment plan which typically takes between 6-8 sessions of a gradually increasing rehab plan. If this wasn’t the case or you only had 2-3 sessions and didn’t see any benefit then I am not surprised. Why not speak to one of our experienced team for a free session to see how we do things differently and get results.

Do I need an x-Ray?

An x-Ray of the knee is only really beneficial if you have had a fall or significant trauma. We will easily be able to diagnose your knee pain through various tests and using our experience.

Do you treat a lot of knee pain?

Yes we treat knee pain on daily basis, for people aged 40plus so we know how to help you and what works and what doesn’t.

If tried exercise before and it didn’t help?

Often this is because the wrong exercises have been performed for the injury or phase of healing. It’s also important that the load, frequency, intensity and recovery is at the right level. If your not sure please get in touch.

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andy younga

Very professional operation. My physio, Karen knew exactly what to do and by implementing her exercises the problem I had with my shoulder is much improved. I'm back golfing!

Catherine Jackson

Life changing for me !!Steven and his wonderful team are patient ,understanding and so knowledgeable- On my first visit my pain and movement was dreadful -now I am getting my life back and am almost pain free . Cannot recommend enough!! Update March 2024 completely pain free and movement back! All thanks to Optimal Physio!!

Brian Gallacher

Consistent first class treatment every time. The team at Optimal take time to understand your issues and work with you to achieve a swift and perfect solution to your physio needs. I cannot say enough about the team there and would highly recommend them to anyone with issues

Linda Watt

Great experience at Optimal Physio Largs. Very useful friendly physiotherapists. Comprehensive exercise plans.

Iain

I would like to pass on my thanks to Karen over the last few months. I had been struggling for 6 - 12 months with reoccurring calf issues and I set myself an aim to run the 10k at Glasgow Green in February 24. I visited the clinic in October 23 to look into my issues and Karen quickly found what she believed was the cause of my persistent calf problems and we worked on a programme to resolve my issues. The programme and sessions were first class and the level of service received was fantastic and I am delighted to say I completed the 10k. I also now have a plan to follow to maintain my level of fitness and can’t thank Karen enough. Thank you and would recommend the clinic to anyone.

Claire Hyland

Been going to Beth for years now for repetitive strain injury in my neck and regular massage with her has been the best prevention/cure ever. Also have a great laugh with her :-) It is a lovely welcoming atmosphere, very organised and incredibly clean.

Forbes Roulston

Optimal Physio was recommended to me by a friend. After a few sessions with Steven my knee pain and mobility improved greatly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Optimal Physio.

Jacqueline Cook

Thanks to Steven at Optimal Physio I can now run pain free. I spent months googling, trying to diagnose what was wrong, trying different exercises, different stretches, wrong diagnosis from GP and nothing helped. A friend recommended Optimal Physio and on my first appointment Steven listened to my concerns, symptoms, my goal and everything I had tried. He gave me great advice and an exercise plan to follow, within 3 months I was able to run pain free. Thanks to Optimal Physio I have never looked back and enjoy running again.

Amanda McMurray

I suffered with lower back pain for 5 years. I had already tried physio which hadn't helped. GP just wanted to prescribe pain killers. A friend convinced me to give Steven @ optimal a try & I'm glad I did. On the first consultation he explained what happened with my back, why the previous physio didn't work & gave me a clear plan of how we could fix it and how long it would take. Five months & 8 sessions later I m pleased to say my back is normal again, I never actually thought I would get back to that. Staff are all very friendly & helpful. You're not pressured into taking more sessions than you need. I would definitely go back if I ever needed to.