Post Surgery Physio in Dandenong South
Post Surgery Physio in Dandenong South — Your Recovery Starts Here
Surgery is a serious matter. Deciding to have an operation, whether it’s been decided and planned for months, or it’s come out of nowhere, requires courage, and afterwards, the real challenge starts.
Innovation Physio in Dandenong South assisted hundreds of patients to recover from surgery and return to what matters, whether it be chasing the grandkids, making their way back to work or just strolling to the letterbox without pain. Our lead Physiotherapist Dushyant Singh Pundir, is an APA registered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with more than 15 years of experience and he genuinely cares about getting you better, not ticking boxes.
When it comes to post surgery physio in Dandenong South that actually cares and provides results, you’ve come to the right place.
Why Physio After Surgery Isn't Optional — It's Essential
Every week at Innovation Physio, we see a variety of surgeries come through and work with patients recovering from these. These are some of the most typical that we treat — but this isn’t an exhaustive list.
The following are often seen when patients neglect to do post-operative physiotherapy or delay it:
✔ Scar tissue that develops to the extent that it impedes movement.
✔ Rapidly atrophying muscles
✔ Unstable or ‘not quite right’ joints
✔ Persistent pain that persists for much longer than it should
✔ Slow and painful return to normal life
Conversely, those who begin a well-designed rehab program at the correct time — with the appropriate assistance from healthcare professionals — are able to recover more quickly, in less pain and with better outcomes. The research supports this, as do we.
Post surgery physio isn’t about going through pain. It’s a matter of working smart at the appropriate pace and in a manner customized to you.
Surgeries We Help You Recover From
At Innovation Physio, we work with patients recovering from a wide range of surgeries every week. Here are the most common ones we treat — though this list is far from exhaustive.
• Knee Surgery Rehabilitation: There is a progressive rehabilitation program for all types of knee surgery (e.g. TKA, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair). Be patient – you may experience delays if you rush. Move too slowly or stiffness will result.
We take you through all stages from beginning movement to prevent stiffness, to strengthening the joint in a progressive way, and then to functional training to help you get back on your feet to walk, drive, climb stairs and more. One of our most frequent referrals is post knee replacement physio and we have all the skills necessary to ensure it is progressed safely.
• Hip Surgery Physiotherapy: The aim of a hip replacement or hip arthroscopy is to restore a normal gait, hip strength and to protect the new hip joint during everyday activities. We spend the time with this one — because a lifetime of difference is made with a hip rehab right.
• Shoulder Surgery Recovery: When it comes to healing, rotator cuff repairs and shoulder stabilisation surgeries are known to take a long time and with the proper rehab plan, recovery is a 100% possibility. We begin with pain free movement and gradually progress from pain-free, through strengthening of the rotator cuffs and up to whatever your shoulder demands of you, whether that be throwing a ball or lifting at work.
• Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation: After disc surgery, spinal fusion or decompression, it is all about learning how to move safely. We work on core stability, postural retraining and we don’t rush back! — the spine is not a forgiving beast!
• Other Surgeries We Support:
✔ ️ Ankle ligament reconstruction
✔ ️ Surgery of the foot or toes.
✔ ️ Wrist, hand, and carpal tunnel release
✔ ️ Give systematic instruction to abdominal surgery (breathing, posture, mobility)
✔ ️ Any other post-operative rehab needs
Do not know if we can assist with your particular surgery? Just call us. If we cannot help, we will point you in the direction of where to seek assistance.
How We Approach Your Recovery — Step by Step
Each patient is unique. Each surgical procedure is unique. This is why we don’t give you a plain exercise sheet and send you on your way! Here’s what it’s like to work with us:
Step 1 — Getting to Know You and Your Surgery
Your first appointment is all about listening. Dushyant will review your surgery history, readings of any reports/surgeon notes, your current movement and strength, and importantly, what your life was like prior to surgery and what you want it to be like after. He then creates a recovery plan based on your goals and not a template.
Step 2 — Early Recovery (Weeks 1–4)
The first priority is to tame it immediately after surgery. Minimizing swelling, preventing damage to healing tissue, maintaining some mobility to prevent stiffness, and preventing muscle wasting to begin with. This stage includes manual therapy and soft tissue techniques done manually and specific exercises that are not daunting but achievable.
Step 3 — Building Strength and Stability (Weeks 4–12)
When initial healing is complete, it’s time to load up — but carefully and gradually. This is where your body begins to re-learn to trust the repaired area and where real strength begins to be restored and balance re-trained. This is one of the most rewarding because many patients come to notice a considerable improvement during this stage.
Step 4 — Getting Back to Your Life
The last part is about real life function. Are the conditions conducive to returning to work? Return to Sport? Keep up with your garden? Share in their play with your grandkids? That’s what we’re shooting for — until you feel like you’re doing something you can do and feel good about doing it.
What Makes Innovation Physio Different
There’s a lot of physio clinics in Dandenong South. So why do our patients continue to select us and continue to make us their favorites for their families and friends?
✅ APA-Titled Expertise You Can Trust — Dushyant is one of a select group of APA-titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists in the area. It’s not just an ordinary physio job — it takes years of advanced postgraduate training and a thorough assessment process. In more advanced post-surgical scenarios, its real importance is truly apparent.
✅ 15+ Years of Experience — Dushyant’s extensive clinical expertise extends to Australia and overseas, and enhances the value of every patient that accesses our clinic.
✅ You’re not a number, we treat you like a person — We are focused and pleasurable. The same physiotherapist will always be there, and is familiar with the history and progress of your condition inside and out.
✅ Not Guesswork — All techniques used from manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling and movement retraining are evidence-based and up-to-date with current clinical evidence.
✅ We Accept All Major Health Funds — We accept all major health funds including Medibank, BUPA, HCF, NIB and more. We also offer bulk bill Medicare CDM plans.
✅ NDIS Registered/TAC Registered — We have a good understanding of both NDIS and TAC Registered funding pathways and procedures — very welcome to everyone on the NDIS and TAC pathways.
✅ Conveniently Located in Dandenong South — We’re conveniently located at Suite 1/134 Logis Boulevard in Dandenong South, close to Dandenong, Keysborough, Lyndhurst, Bangholme, Hallam and Cranbourne North.
Ready to Start Your Recovery? Let's Talk.
You’ve undergone surgery. Now let’s make sure that it does what it’s supposed to do.
At Innovation Physio, we are not just in your service to get you better, we want to get you better. We would love to hear from you if you are in the Dandenong South or surrounds and are searching for thorough, caring and truly effective post surgery physio.
FAQ's
Honestly, it varies. This may require 6-8 sessions within a couple of months for a smaller procedure. Post total knee replacement, patients will undergo progressive rehabilitation for 3-6 months. We can guarantee you that at your first appointment you'll be given a realistic and honest estimate, not a vague one.
If you have a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan from your GP, you can get up to 5 Medicare rebated allied health visits per year. If you want to take advantage of this, we'd suggest consulting your GP first. All major private health insurance extras are welcome as well.
Absolutely. We are an approved provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). If you have rehab in your NDIS plan, we can help you, just give us a call, we can help you understand how it works.
Yes, regularly. One of the most frequently performed exercises is post knee replacement and post hip replacement rehab. We adhere closely to your orthopaedic surgeon's instructions and take you gently through each step.
It is a 5 - 10 minute drive from the city centre of Dandenong. Access to our clinic at Suite 1/134 Logis Boulevard, Dandenong South is readily available from Keysborough, Lyndhurst, Bangholme, Hallam and Cranbourne North and there is parking available.