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At human repair shop, we understand that Physiotherapy and Pilates play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process for individuals undergoing pre and post-surgical procedures. These interventions are essential for recovery after surgeries such as hip replacementsknee surgeriesshoulder replacements, and spinal surgeries.

Physiotherapy and Pilates exercises are designed to help you regain mobilitystrength, and functionality, while effectively managing pain. Pre-surgical physiotherapy helps optimise your physical condition, which can lead to better outcomes after surgery.

At human repair shop, we support you through your pre and post-surgical journey, not just physically but mentally as well. Our physiotherapists provide strategies to help reduce surgery-related anxiety, improve coping skills, and mentally prepare for the procedure, ensuring a better overall experience.

Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy Benefits

Education and Preparation:
We understand that you may have many questions about your upcoming surgery. Our physiotherapists provide education to help you better understand the process, what to expect during recovery, and how to prepare for the procedure. We also liaise with your surgeon and GP to tailor your treatment and expectations for a smoother recovery.

Individualised Treatment Plans:
Every person is unique, and so is their recovery journey. Our pre-surgical physiotherapy plans are personalised to meet your specific needs, considering the type of surgery, overall health, and any pre-existing conditions. This tailored approach ensures a safe and effective rehabilitation process.

Strengthening and Conditioning:
Our physiotherapy-led Pilates exercises focus on strengthening the muscles around the affected joint, enhancing joint stability, and reducing the risk of complications during and after surgery, leading to a smoother recovery.

Pain Management:
We help manage pre-existing pain before surgery using various techniques such as manual therapytherapeutic exercises, and electrical stimulation, improving comfort and preparing you for the surgery.

Post-Surgical Physiotherapy Benefits

Accelerated Recovery:
Physiotherapy accelerates recovery by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and preventing stiffness, helping you regain mobility faster and enhancing your quality of life after surgery.

Individualised Post-Surgical Plans:
Every surgery is different, which is why we collaborate with your surgeon to create personalised post-surgical physiotherapy treatment plans. These plans consider the type of surgery, overall health, and any pre-existing conditions to ensure an effective and safe recovery process.

Preventing Complications:
We work to identify and address potential post-surgical complications, such as joint stiffnessmuscle weakness, and improper gait patterns, minimising the risk of complications and improving long-term outcomes.

Strengthening and Muscle Function:
After surgery, immobility often leads to muscle weakness and atrophy. Our post-surgical Pilates exercises include strength training to rebuild muscle strength and regain functional independence.

Improving Quality of Life:
Physiotherapy not only helps restore mobility but also significantly enhances pain management and overall quality of life during recovery. Our physiotherapists use various pain management techniques such as heat therapycold therapyultrasound, and TENS to alleviate discomfort and promote healing.

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Sam Hazelton
31 July 2026
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Fantastic Physiotherapist, I cannot recommend Orla and the team enough. Have helped diagnose and treat several injuries and kept me running. Orla is amazing at explaining the problem and how to fix it
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kate rowe rowek@bigpond.net.au
24 July 2026
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Been looked after a few times over three years and each time have been the best. Detailed, patient, ongoing treatment and the best practitioners
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Harold Shapiro
20 July 2026
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Going to the practice is an absolute pleasure. All so friendly and helpful. Above all Orla Cunningham is the most outstanding physio I have ever experienced (and I've had a good few!). She understands the body so well and before she even attempts to use her miracle hands, she thoroughly analyses the problem. I had a bad knee for months. I saw Orla, she said it's not your knee it's your hip flexor that's causing the problem. A few weeks later I was almost 100 percent. Truly outstanding
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Anthony Burrows
17 July 2026
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Referred by a friend and couldn’t be happier. Great friendly service and finally feel I am on the path to recovery from a surfing shoulder injury. App with exercises to perform at home is intuitive and easy to use.
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Georgia O'Dwyer
14 May 2026
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I had such a great experience with Alice! She was incredibly professional, friendly, and really took the time to explain everything clearly so I understood exactly what was going on and how the treatment would help. I felt comfortable and well looked after the whole time. The session made a huge difference and I’ll definitely be coming back. The rest of the team were also so friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
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Nathan Smith
12 May 2026
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The team are very insightful and extremely friendly! Would highly recommend using them for all your physio needs!
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Kim Taranto
9 April 2026
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The staff, the expertise, the level of treatment, I cannot express it enough… Orla is the best physio I have ever been to, and with my years of training, that list is long!
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Andrea Kelly
26 February 2026
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My daughter has started seeing Alice about a knee condition. Alice is awesome! She is knowledgeable and attentive and my daughter has already had improvement after a couple of weeks. Definitely recommend
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Tom Reckinger
1 December 2025
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The booking process is very straightforward, and the staff is exceptionally kind and helpful. Alice has helped me a lot in my recovery from a knee injury by providing detailed strength and stretching instructions as well as highly effective manual treatment. I can highly recommend this place to anyone in need of a competent and attentive physiotherapist.