Injury and post-surgery rehabilitation in Zaporizhzhia
We help you regain movement after fractures, joint replacement and ligament tears. Sessions are led one-on-one by a physical therapist in practice since 2012. The first consultation takes about 60 minutes: assessment, testing and a recovery plan.
What we work with
- rehabilitation after arm or leg fractures — recovery once the cast or fixator is removed;
- recovery after hip or knee replacement;
- recovery after ligament tears and joint surgeries;
- restoring motion in a knee, shoulder or ankle after surgery or long immobilization;
- contractures, swelling and muscle weakness after a limb has been immobilized.
After fractures
When the cast comes off, the joint is usually stiff, the muscles are weak, and you instinctively guard the limb against any load. We start by restoring range of motion and managing swelling, then gradually add strength work and weight-bearing. Each next step comes only when the tissues are ready for it — nothing is forced.
In parallel we bring back everyday skills: walking without crutches, stairs, fine hand movements — depending on what exactly was broken. Between visits you follow a home program, so recovery does not pause.
After joint replacement
After a hip or knee replacement you need to learn to load the new joint correctly: standing up, walking, sitting down and climbing stairs without risky positions. We build strength in the muscles around the implant and work on gait and balance — step by step, following your surgeon's recommendations.
Restrictions and stages after joint replacement differ from person to person, so the program is built on your discharge notes and examination findings, not on a universal template.
After ligament tears and joint surgeries
After a ligament tear or knee or shoulder surgery, the main task is to give the joint back its stability and full range of motion. We progress in measured doses: first pain-free movement, then strength and control, and only after that loads close to sport or physical work.
When useful, we support the joint with kinesio taping so movement stays safe in daily life between sessions.
How the sessions work
The core principle is a gradual return of range of motion and weight-bearing without overload. The load grows in small steps: once your body adapts to the current level, we add the next one. This keeps recovery steady, without setbacks caused by flare-ups.
All sessions are one-on-one with the therapist. The program is built after the assessment and revised as you progress: exercises that were hard at the start are gradually replaced with functional ones — squats, steps, balance work. When needed, we add massage or manual therapy to release tension and prepare the tissues for load.
First visit
The first meeting takes about 60 minutes: conversation and injury history, examination and testing, a recovery plan and your first exercises. Bring comfortable clothes, a change of shoes and any medical documents — scans, your post-surgery discharge summary, doctors' reports.
See also: physical therapy (exercise), kinesio taping, massage and manual therapy, session costs.
This page was prepared by Oleksandr Kaliuzhnyi — physical therapist, in practice since 2012.
Updated: 2026-08-20
Questions & answers
When can I start rehabilitation after surgery?
Timing depends on the type of surgery, so we always agree on the start date with your surgeon. Some exercises are usually possible even during immobilization, without loading the operated area. Bring your discharge summary and scans to the consultation — we will build a plan that follows your doctor's protocol.
Will the sessions be painful?
We work within what your condition allows: mild discomfort during exercise is possible, but sharp pain is not the norm. If a movement causes acute pain, we change the exercise or reduce the load. You can always say stop — the program adapts to how you feel, not the other way around.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery speed is individual: it depends on the type of injury, the extent of surgery, your age and overall condition. After the first assessment we give you a rough course duration and session frequency, then adjust the plan based on actual progress. Promising an exact return-to-sport or return-to-work date in advance would not be honest.
Do I need any special equipment?
No, you do not need to buy anything. Home exercises are built around your own body weight and simple objects you already have, and everything needed for sessions at the office is provided. If something extra would genuinely help your home program, we will say so in advance and suggest a substitute.
What if I missed the early rehabilitation period?
You can still start later: limited range of motion and muscle weakness respond to therapy even months after an injury or surgery. Progress is usually slower than with an early start, but the direction is the same — a gradual return of movement and weight-bearing. Come for an assessment and we will plan from your current state.
Can I train while my limb is still in a cast or non-weight-bearing?
Often yes, with your doctor's approval: we work with the free joints and the healthy side, maintaining muscle strength and mobility without loading the injured area. This makes recovery after the cast comes off noticeably easier. At the consultation we will review your notes and decide which exercises are safe right now.
The information on this page does not replace a doctor's consultation.
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