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Physical Therapy for Pre- and Post-Op Care in Hillsboro, OR

One-on-one, 60-minute pre- and post-surgical rehab focused on strength, confidence, and long-term results.

Recovery Doesn’t Stop After Surgery

Surgery can be an essential step forward, but what you do afterward matters as much. Pre- and post-operative physical therapy helps restore motion, rebuild strength, and safely guide you back to the activities that matter most. It is far more efficient to make sure you fully recover post-op; you don’t want to have to do rehab years later, trust me.

Our boutique model ensures you have a full hour of one-on-one time with your PT at each visit, so your rehab is closely monitored and progressed appropriately at every stage. We even have a packaged deal for our surgical patients!

Common Surgeries We Provide Care For:

  • ACL reconstruction

  • Meniscus repair

  • Rotator cuff repair

  • Total shoulder or reverse shoulder arthroplasty

  • Labral repair

  • Total knee or hip replacement

  • Ankle and foot surgeries

  • Select spinal procedures (per surgeon guidelines)

A physiotherapist performs a knee mobilization on a patient lying on a treatment table to improve arthrokinematics and mobility, holding the patient's knee and stabilizing their ankle.
A physical therapist instructs a woman walk with axillary crutches in a physical therapy clinic for pre- and post-op care.

Our Post-Operative Rehab Approach

We blend surgical protocols with real-world function and strength training, always respecting healing timelines while moving you steadily forward.

  • Close Monitoring

    • We track swelling, motion, pain, and strength to ensure you’re progressing safely at each phase.

  • Guided Mobility

    • Gentle, graded range-of-motion work helps restore movement without overloading healing tissues.

  • Strength & Stability

    • Progressive loading brings you from early activation to higher-level strength and control.

  • Return to Life & Sport

    • We help you return to walking, stairs, work, sport, and hobbies with confidence.

What to Expect from Post-Op PT

  1. Initial Evaluation
    We review your surgical details, current status, and goals, then assess movement, swelling, and strength.

  2. Phase-Based Plan
    A structured plan aligned with your surgeon’s guidelines and your functional needs.

  3. Progressive Strength & Mobility
    Each session builds on the last, so you regain confidence and capacity step by step.

  4. Return-to-Activity Guidance
    We help you navigate the transition back to daily life, work, and sport with clear milestones.

A woman is lying on a slope trainer exercising, with her arms stretched above her head. A physical therapist beside her is gesturing with his hands, explaining or coaching her during her workout in a PT clinic.

Ready to Start Your Recovery Strong?

If you’ve recently had surgery or have one coming up and want a thoughtful, one-on-one rehab experience, we’d be honored to be part of your team.

FAQs for Pre- and Post-Operative Care

  • Timing depends on your procedure and the surgeon’s protocol. Many patients begin within the first few days to two weeks to manage swelling, restore motion safely, and protect the repair.

  • Pre-op, or prehab, is when we work to reduce any existing pain, swelling, and inflammation, while also addressing limitations in ROM, mobility, strength, and endurance before you have surgery.

  • Generally, most orthopedic surgeries benefit from preoperative rehabilitation, which can lead to a faster recovery afterward. Some surgeons and insurance companies may suggest, or even require, you to attempt conservative rehab before they will approve the operation.

  • Oregon is a direct-access state, so you can start physical therapy without a referral. Some post-op cases include a surgeon’s protocol, which we follow closely.

  • Bring your surgical protocol if you have it, discharge instructions, any brace/sling/boot, and any imaging or operative notes you were given.

  • Yes. Early rehab is about managing swelling, protecting the repair, restoring motion safely, and preventing compensations.

  • Yes. If needed, we’ll provide updates and coordinate milestones (range of motion, strength, return-to-activity criteria) within your protocol.

  • Frequency depends on your surgery and goals. Early phases often require more guidance; later phases shift toward a progressive strength plan and less frequent visits.

  • Timeframes vary widely by procedure. Many surgeries involve a 6–16+ week rehab window, while return-to-sport cases may take 4-12 months. We map milestones from week one forward.

  • You’ll get what you need: hands-on work (when appropriate), progressive exercise, movement retraining, and a clear home plan.

  • Yes. We use gradual exposure, objective testing, and phased progression so you feel safe and confident as you return to normal activity.

  • Yes, your care is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (no handoffs to techs).

Stop Waiting. Start Recovering.

No referrals. No insurance delays. No techs or aides.
Just one-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Whether you’re dealing with back pain, a sports injury, an auto accident, or a work injury, we make it simple to get started. Same-day appointments available.

Serving Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Aloha, and the greater Tualatin Valley.

Call us today at (971) 238-5755, or click the button below to schedule your initial evaluation online.

Unsure if self-pay physical therapy is for you? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation using the same button!

Our friendly team is ready to guide you on your path to recovery and lasting wellness.

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Transparent pricing. Clear plan. No surprise bills.

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