Total knee replacement
Phased rehab from initial pain and edema control through progressive strengthening and return to walking, stairs, and full activity.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Recovering from surgery, or preparing for one? Our Franklin and Spring Hill, TN Doctors of Physical Therapy build phased rehabilitation plans coordinated with your surgeon's protocol. Research shows that early post-surgical physical therapy significantly enhances recovery, reducing healing time and improving function.
Structured progression
Post-surgical rehabilitation at Beyond Physical Therapy is a structured, phased program that moves from passive recovery to active strength. We work with patients recovering from total joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, spinal surgeries, ACL reconstructions, meniscus procedures, hand and wrist surgeries, and other orthopedic and neurological procedures.
Whether you’ve already had surgery or you have one scheduled, the goal is the same: restore strength and mobility, control pain and swelling, retrain movement, and return you to the function you had before, or better.
Why early matters
Pre-surgical physical therapy (prehabilitation, or prehab) strengthens your body and improves function before surgery. Research shows it can lead to less time in the hospital, a faster return to activity, and improved overall outcomes. We do both. Prehab to get you ready, and post-surgical rehab to bring you back. Same therapist, same plan, same protocol.
What we treat
Find your condition below to see how we approach it, from the source of pain to the plan that gets you moving again.
Phased rehab from initial pain and edema control through progressive strengthening and return to walking, stairs, and full activity.
Restoring joint mobility, retraining gait, and rebuilding strength around the hip while respecting post-op precautions.
Protocol-based progression of range of motion and strength, coordinated with your surgeon's timeline for active and resisted motion.
Stage-specific rehab to protect the repair early, then progressively reload the shoulder for return to overhead work and activity.
Pre-op prehab through full return-to-sport progression. We work alongside your surgeon's milestones from week one to discharge.
Restoring knee motion and strength after meniscus surgery, with loading dosed to your specific repair type.
Tailored rehab after laminectomy, discectomy, and spinal fusion (cervical or lumbar), focused on core stability and safe return to function.
Foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and other procedures. We coordinate directly with your surgeon's protocol.
Rehabilitation after brain or spinal cord surgery focused on motor control, balance, coordination, and progressive return to mobility.
A focused prehab plan before surgery to improve mobility, build strength, learn post-op exercises, and enter the procedure with a stronger baseline.
Before your surgery
Stronger going in, faster coming out. Pre-surgical physical therapy (prehab) strengthens muscles around the joint, improves mobility, and teaches you the exercises you'll use during post-op recovery. Imagine confidently walking into surgery knowing you've given your body the best possible chance at a quick and effective recovery.
How it works
The path from your first visit to discharge. We measure progress at every step and tell you straight what's working.
We review your surgical procedure, your surgeon's protocol, and your medical history. Specialized testing identifies your current physical status and any factors affecting recovery.
Pain relief, edema control, manual therapy, and gentle range of motion. The early phase protects the repair while keeping the surrounding tissue moving.
Therapist-guided therapeutic exercise plus a progressive home program. We rebuild strength around the joint and restore movement patterns.
Balance, coordination, posture, gait, and movement retraining help your body use the repaired area safely again.
Once strength returns, we rebuild the demand. Walking, stairs, lifting, throwing, running, whatever you need to get back to.
If we missed yours, call us. We'll talk it through over the phone before you book.
For most procedures, earlier is better. Research shows that early post-surgical physical therapy significantly enhances recovery and reduces healing time. Your surgeon will give you a starting date based on your procedure; we coordinate with their timeline.
Yes. We follow your surgeon's protocol at every step, particularly for time-sensitive precautions like post-op range of motion limits, weight-bearing restrictions, or tendon repair phases. We also share progress notes when needed.
Often yes. Pre-surgical PT (prehab) is increasingly recommended by physicians because stronger, more flexible muscles handle the trauma of surgery better. It can mean less time in the hospital and a faster return to activity. Worth a conversation if you have a planned surgery on the calendar.
It depends on the procedure. A simple post-op might be six to eight weeks. A total knee replacement or ACL reconstruction can run three to six months or longer. We give you an honest timeline after the evaluation, calibrated to your surgeon's protocol and your goals.
We handle most orthopedic and neurological post-op cases. If your specific procedure is outside our scope, we'll tell you straight and help you find someone better suited.
Many insurance plans cover post-surgical physical therapy. We verify benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises.
Related services
Our doctors handle a full range of conditions and rehab paths. Pick what's relevant to you.
Ready when you are
Talk to a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We'll tell you whether we can help — and if we can't, we'll tell you who can. No referral needed.