Your Surgery Was Successful. Now
Comes the Recovery.
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
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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.
Progressive or chronic conditions affecting
strength, control, and the body’s ability to
carry out daily movement.
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.
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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.
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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.
Hands-on techniques to mobilize joints, release soft tissue restrictions, and restore healthy movement patterns.
Treatment 05
Kinesiology taping.
Retraining the timing and accuracy of movement, so muscles fire in the right order at the right time.
Treatment 06
Cupping therapy.
Used to address soft tissue restrictions and improve circulation around the area being rehabilitated.
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Do I need a doctor's referral?
In many cases, you may be able to start physical therapy without a referral. Some insurance plans or surgical protocols may still require one. Our team can help you understand what is 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
Start a personalized rehab plan designed around your procedure, goals, and healing timeline.
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