Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation
Welcome to Foot Foundation, where comprehensive Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation ensures your journey to recovery is guided, supported, and optimised.
What is Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation?
Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation at Foot Foundation is a specialised service designed to prepare and assist individuals both before and after foot and ankle surgeries.
Our expert team of physiotherapists and podiatrists collaborates to create personalised rehabilitation plans, addressing your specific needs at each stage of the surgical process.
From pre-operative conditioning to post-operative recovery, our goal is to enhance your overall well-being and maximise the success of your surgical outcomes.
Why Choose Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation at Foot Foundation?
Comprehensive Care: Benefit from a comprehensive approach that addresses both Pre-Operative conditioning and Post-Operative recovery, ensuring a smoother surgical journey.
Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced physiotherapists and podiatrists provides expert guidance, utilising their knowledge to tailor rehabilitation plans to your unique surgical requirements.
Optimised Recovery: Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation aims to optimise recovery outcomes, promoting faster healing, improved function, and reduced post-operative complications.
What Sets Us Apart:
Collaborative Expertise: Our physiotherapists and podiatrists work collaboratively, integrating their expertise to create a seamless and effective Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation experience.
Personalized Plans: We understand that each surgery and patient is unique. Our rehabilitation plans are personalised, taking into account your surgical procedure, overall health, and rehabilitation goals.
Your Rehabilitation Experience:
Pre-Operative Conditioning: Start your journey with Pre-Operative conditioning, ensuring your body is prepared for surgery, promoting better outcomes and minimising complications.
Post-Operative Recovery: Transition seamlessly into Post-Operative recovery with a customised rehabilitation plan designed to enhance healing, restore mobility, and prevent complications.
Benefits Tailored to You:
Optimised Surgical Outcomes: Our Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation aims to optimise surgical outcomes, promoting a smoother recovery and improved long-term results.
Reduced Pain and Discomfort: Experience reduced post-operative pain and discomfort through targeted rehabilitation strategies tailored to your specific surgery.
Pre-Post Operative
Rehabilitation – FAQs
Pre and post-operative rehabilitation is a structured program of podiatry and physiotherapy designed to prepare you for surgery and support your recovery afterwards. It focuses on improving mobility, strength, and overall function before surgery and restoring full activity after surgery.
Preparing your body before surgery can:
- Improve muscle strength and joint flexibility
- Optimise circulation and healing potential
- Reduce pain and stiffness
- Shorten recovery time after the procedure
- Improve overall surgical outcomes
Post-operative rehabilitation is critical to:
- Restore mobility and strength
- Reduce swelling and scar tissue formation
- Regain balance and functional movement
- Prevent re-injury or complications
- Support a safe and gradual return to activity, sport, or work
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Lower limb orthopaedic procedures
- Joint replacement surgery
- Tendon or ligament repair surgery
At Foot Foundation, our programs may include:
- Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
- Exercise prescription for strength and flexibility
- Balance and gait training
- Pain management strategies
- Individualised home exercise programs
Recovery timelines vary depending on the type of surgery and your health. Your podiatrist or physiotherapist will create a tailored plan and monitor your progress through regular reviews.
Pre and post-operative rehabilitation is available at all Foot Foundation clinics:
- Rosedale, Auckland
- Takapuna, Auckland
- Remuera, Auckland
- Botany, Auckland
- Hamilton, Waikato
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Book Your Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation Appointment Today
Foot Foundation provides specialised pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for foot and ankle surgery—structured, evidence-based care to build strength and mobility before surgery and restore function, reduce swelling/scar tissue, and prevent re-injury afterwards. Delivered by an integrated team of podiatrists and physiotherapists, tailored to your procedure and goals.
You’ll receive a personalised plan that may include manual therapy and joint mobilisation, targeted strengthening and flexibility work, balance and gait retraining, pain-management strategies, and a guided home programme with regular progress reviews—aimed at faster healing, improved function, and a smoother return to work or sport.
Appointments available in Botany, Remuera, Smales Farm, Rosedale, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
