Frequently Asked Questions
How long is my appointment
What will my appointment involve?
What should I wear for physiotherapy?
How many appointments will I need?
What typical problems do post op clients have?
Do I need to be referred by my doctor?
Can I book through my insurance company?
Will my physiotherapist be registered and insured?
Your physiotherapist will be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) where you can use the link below to check the register.
https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/
Your physiotherapist will be insured via membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
What are the benefits to having my physiotherapy at home?
- We can come to you for physio in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you
- There are no travel or parking costs
- We can assess your function in an environment that is familiar to you
- We can work on the functional goals that matter to you
How can physio at home help after a total hip replacement?
- Increasing the range of movement of the hip
- Improving the strength of the muscles around the hip
- Reducing the need for walking aid
- Improving balance
- Improving confidence
- Assistance to return to normal activities
How can physio at home help after a total knee replacement?
- Increasing the range of movement of the knee
- Improving the strength of the muscles around the knee
- Reducing the need for walking aid
- Improving balance
- Improving confidence
- Assistance to return to normal activities
What types of surgeries are common for our physios to see?
- London home physio for total knee replacement (TKR)
- London home physio for total hip replacement (THR)
- London home physio for arthroscopy
- London home physio for menisectomy
- London home physio for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL)
- London home physio for shoulder replacement
- London home physio for revision of joint replacement
- London home physio for spinal fusion
- London home physio for debridement
- London home physio for internal fixation
How long will it be before I feel normal after a hip or knee replacement?
When can I drive again after a hip or knee replacement?
You can resume driving when you can flex your hip or knee enough to get in and out of a car and control the car properly, including an emergency stop. However, you must seek approval from your consultant or GP.
What can I do to look after my new joint after a replacment surgery?
- Rest and elevate the leg to reduce any swelling and inflammation
- Use your walking aids but aim to gradually decrease the amount you rely on them as your leg feels stronger
- Keep up your exercises daily to help prevent stiffness and do not force your knee
- Do not put a pillow under your knee when sleeping after a total knee replacement as this can result in a permanently bent knee
- Wear supportive shoes / slippers
Contact & Booking
We cover all London boroughs and appointments can be made by calling us on 0203 962 0757 however if you have anything you'd like to discuss prior to booking just email us at info@postophomephysio.com or send us a message using the contact form and we'll be in touch asap!
Post Op Home Physio
86-90 Paul Street,
Hackney, London
EC2A 4NE
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