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Active listening
We start with your story, the planned or completed operation and the activities you want to return to.
Physiotherapy · Milan and Monza
Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
A rehabilitation pathway to prepare for and recover after orthopaedic surgery, built around the procedure, the individual and the activities they want to return to.
Before and after surgery
Prepare for recovery rather than simply wait for it
When appropriate, rehabilitation can begin before surgery to help you approach the procedure with a clearer understanding of the pathway and the best level of function possible for your individual situation.
After surgery, rehabilitation is adapted to the procedure performed, the surgeon’s guidance, the biological stage of healing and your individual response. Mobility, strength, load tolerance and function are considered alongside psychological and social factors, lifestyle, sleep, stress and personal goals.
Communication with the surgeon and other professionals involved can be important to keep rehabilitation aligned with clinical guidance and the way recovery is progressing.
The pathway
A pathway that changes with each stage of recovery
Goals and load are adapted over time: what is appropriate in the early weeks is different from what will be required later.
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Assessment
We assess function, mobility, strength and current capacity while respecting surgical guidance and timeframes.
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Planning
Together we define priorities, goals and a progression that reflects the different stages of recovery.
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Progression
Exercise and load are gradually increased according to your individual response and the demands that need to be restored.
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Independence and return
The aim is to rebuild confidence and capacity for a progressive return to daily life, work or sport.
Goals
The goal is to return to doing, not simply to recover a joint
Rehabilitation is directed towards function and the activities that matter to you.
Prepare for surgery
When appropriate, use the pre-operative phase to prepare physically and understand the rehabilitation pathway.
Restore movement
Progressively regain mobility and confidence in movement while respecting the stage of recovery.
Rebuild strength
Gradually develop the capacity needed for loads that increasingly reflect real-life demands.
Return to activity
Progress from early recovery towards the demands of work, everyday life or sport.
Marco Dirito · Milan and Monza
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Do you have orthopaedic surgery planned or are you recovering after an operation?
We can structure a pathway that reflects your stage of recovery, clinical guidance and the goals you want to achieve.