Your surgery was successful. Now comes the recovery.
Post Surgical Rehabilitation in DFW, TX
Recovery after surgery requires more than a list of exercises. One Up Physical Therapy provides personalized post-surgical rehabilitation led by licensed doctoral-level clinicians who help you rebuild strength, restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to daily life with confidence.
The Recovery Phase Is Where the Real Work Begins
Surgery may repair the structure, but recovery happens through the right rehabilitation plan. Our licensed doctoral-level clinicians guide each phase of healing with progressive care focused on mobility, strength, stability, function, and long-term confidence.
Post-Surgical Conditions We Help Rehabilitate
01
Joint replacement.
Recovery after total joint arthroplasty focused on protecting the new joint, restoring motion, and rebuilding the muscle around it.
01
Total knee replacement
TKR rehab
02
Total hip replacement.
THR rehab
03
Shoulder & reverse shoulder.
Arthroplasty
02
Ligament & tendon repairs.
Rebuilding strength and control after ligament and tendon repairs like ACL and rotator cuff. When these injuries are caught early and don’t need surgery, our orthopedic physical therapy treats them directly.
04
ACL, PCL & MCL reconstruction.
Knee ligament
05
Rotator cuff repair.
Shoulder tendon
06
Achilles tendon repair
Lower limb
07
Bicep & quadriceps tendon repair.
Upper & lower limb tendon
03
Spinal procedures.
Post-surgical care helps restore movement, strength, and stability after spinal procedures so recovery feels safer, clearer, and more functional.
08
Spinal fusion.
Stability return
09
Laminectomy & discectomy.
Decompression
10
Cervical disc replacement.
Neck procedure
04
Fracture management.
Rehab after fixation or fracture healing restoring weight-bearing, motion, and strength on a careful progression.
11
ORIF recovery.
Internal fixation
12
Tibial & femoral fractures.
Lower limb
13
Upper extremity fractures.
Arm & hand
05
Other orthopedic
procedures.
A broader range of procedures we rehabilitate from labral repairs to hand surgery each with a specific protocol and plan.
14
Hip & shoulder labral repair.
Joint stability
15
Meniscus repair or resection.
Knee cartilage
16
Bankart repair.
Shoulder stability
17
Carpal tunnel release.
Wrist nerve
18
Elbow, wrist & hand surgery recovery
Upper extremity procedures
A Progressive, Phase-Based Recovery Plan
PHASE 01
Protection and
Early Recovery
Reduce pain, protect healing tissue, and begin safe movement.
PHASE 02
Strength & Mobility Restoration
Restore range of motion, rebuild strength, and improve movement quality.
PHASE 03
Functional Training and Return to Activity
Prepare your body for daily activities, work demands, sport, and long-term independence.
Treatment Tools Used
With Purpose
Your clinician may use hands-on care, guided exercise, mobility work, and recovery tools when they support your goals. Every technique is selected intentionally as part of a larger rehabilitation plan.
Treatment 01
Manual therapy.
Hands-on techniques to mobilize joints, release soft tissue restrictions, use of instrument assisted tools to restore healthy movement patterns.
Treatment 02
Mobility exercises.
Progressive range-of-motion work designed to safely reclaim what was lost before and during surgery.
Treatment 03
Progressive strengthening.
A graded plan that rebuilds load tolerance over time protecting the surgical site while restoring real strength.
Treatment 04
Neuromuscular re-education.
Retraining the connection between your nervous system and muscles so movement fires correctly again; it’s the same retraining focus behind neurological rehabilitation.
Treatment 05
Kinesiology taping.
Supportive taping that eases strain on healing tissue and cues better movement between sessions.
Treatment 06
Cupping therapy.
Used to address soft tissue restrictions and improve circulation around the area being rehabilitated.
- — Direct access state
Do I need a doctor's referral?
In many cases, you can begin post-surgical physical therapy without a doctor’s referral, thanks to direct access in Texas. Some insurance plans or surgical protocols may still require one, so our team will help you understand what’s needed before your first visit.
Texas direct access.
No referral required to start
We coordinate with your surgeon.
Continuity of care across teams
Surgical protocol respected.
Built around your discharge plan
Care for the Way You Move
Recovery Should Feel Clear,
Supported, and Progressive
Ready to recover with confidence? Book your one-on-one post-surgical rehabilitation evaluation anywhere in DFW in-home or virtual.
Free 15-min consultation.
Book a free 15-minute consultation and our team will walk you through your options.
Book an evaluation.
Start with a full initial evaluation and a care plan built specifically for you.
FAQs
How soon after surgery can I start physical therapy?
It depends on your procedure and your surgeon’s timeline, some patients start within days, others wait a few weeks. We follow your surgeon’s protocol so you begin at the safe, right time.
Which areas of DFW do you serve?
We bring in-home post-surgery physical therapy across the DFW metro within about a 30-mile radius of the McKinney – Princeton area, including Allen, Fairview, Richardson, Addison, Dallas, Melissa, Anna, Celina, Farmersville, and Lewisville. Live farther out? We also offer virtual therapy anywhere in Texas.
Do you offer virtual visits?
Yes. If you’re outside our in-home area or prefer to stay home, we provide virtual post-surgical rehabilitation anywhere.
Do you follow my surgeon's post-op protocol?
Yes. We coordinate with your surgeon and follow their protocol, so your recovery stays safe and on track.
How long will my recovery take?
Every recovery is different. After your first evaluation, your Doctor of Physical Therapy gives you an honest timeline and a clear, phase-based plan.