Surgeon-Coordinated Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Calgary AB — Heal Right the First Time
The first six weeks after surgery decide how well you recover for the next six years. Our Calgary team follows your surgeon’s protocol and moves you forward safely. Same-week booking. Call (403) 984-1669.
✓ Same-week booking ✓ Surgeon-coordinated care ✓ Direct billing for extended health
The Critical Six-Week Window
Surgery is just step one. The weeks that follow decide whether you recover fully or end up with stiffness, weakness, and pain for years. Our Calgary team has 15+ years guiding patients through post-surgical recovery — following your surgeon’s protocol exactly, measuring progress objectively, and making sure you hit every milestone your surgeon wants to see at follow-up.
“What you do — or don’t do — in the first six weeks after surgery affects your outcome for years. Scar tissue locks in. Muscles atrophy. Don’t waste the critical recovery window.”
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Days to Start
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Protocol Coordinated
Surgeon
Notes Reviewed
15+
Years Experience
Signs You Need Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Most Calgary surgeons include physiotherapy in your discharge plan — but not all patients follow through. Warning signs that you need to start rehab right away: persistent swelling, stalling range of motion, or a limp that won’t go away. The first six weeks are critical.
Persistent Swelling
Swelling that doesn’t respond to ice and elevation, or pain that’s getting worse instead of better days after surgery. These are signals that your body needs guided intervention — not more rest.
Clinical Assessment Recommended
Stalling Range of Motion
Range of motion that’s not progressing on your surgeon’s timeline. Stiffness in the joint that’s getting worse instead of better. Scar tissue locks in fast — early movement with a clinician prevents long-term restriction.
Neurological Screen Required
Weakness & Gait Problems
Muscles weakening faster than expected, a limp that won’t go away, or fear of loading the surgical area. Calgary’s winters create slip risks that can derail early recovery — guided care through the cold months matters.
Soft Tissue Evaluation
Your Post-Surgical Recovery Roadmap
We start by reviewing your surgeon’s operative notes and discharge protocol. Every session follows the exact timeline and restrictions your surgeon set. Progress notes go to your surgeon’s office at standard check-in points.
Protocol Review & Assessment
Phase-Appropriate Rehab
Strength & Discharge Testing
Working With Calgary's Surgical Hospitals
We work with patients recovering from surgery at Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre, and South Health Campus — as well as private surgical centres across Alberta. Our team has experience with AHS surgeon protocols and knows the timelines Alberta surgeons expect at 6 and 12 weeks. We see patients from across Calgary, NW and NE Calgary, and Airdrie — and your rehab program is built around the real challenges of your Calgary home: stairs, long driveways, and icy winter sidewalks.
Post-Surgical Specialist
AHS & Private Protocol Expert
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Disciplines
Lower Limb
Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
Phase-by-phase recovery following AHS surgeon protocols: swelling control, range of motion, strength, gait retraining, and stair work. Progress notes submitted to your surgeon at standard follow-up points.
- Range of Motion Protocols
- Gait Retraining
Lower Limb
Hip Replacement Rehabilitation
Respects post-op precautions while progressing you from walker to cane to independent walking, then to full strength. Post-op precaution compliance throughout — no movements that risk dislocation during the critical early phase.
- Precaution-Safe Movement
- Progressive Strengthening
Don't Waste Your First Six Weeks.
The window right after surgery is critical — and we move fast. Most patients are seen within 3 to 7 days of surgery. Fill out the form below and we’ll book you before discharge.
Direct Insurance Coordination
We talk to your adjuster so you don't have to.
Medical Documentation
Standardized Alberta MVA forms (AB-1, AB-2) handled instantly.
Don't Waste Your First Six Weeks.
Post-surgical rehab started early means better range of motion, less scar tissue, and faster return to life. Same-week booking, surgeon-protocol-coordinated care, direct billing for most extended health plans.