If you’ve had a hip or knee replacement and still don’t feel like yourself again — you’re not alone. Many people leave hospital rehab with a basic sheet of exercises, a few check-ins, and a vague sense of “just keep going.”
But what happens when that’s not enough?
When stairs still feel like a challenge… when kneeling, walking long distances, or even getting off the couch feels unstable… when you’re told “everything looks fine,” but you still don’t feel fine?
At Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon, we believe you deserve more — more guidance, more personalised care, and more support to get back to the life you want.
What Happens After Standard Rehab Ends?
Hip and knee replacements are major surgeries — and hospital-based rehab is often limited by time and resources. The focus is usually on:
Making sure you can walk safely with crutches or a stick
Preventing blood clots and complications
Getting you home and “independent” as quickly as possible
But here’s the problem:
Functional independence isn’t the same as full recovery.
Most people are discharged before they’ve regained:
Strength in the muscles that protect the joint
Confidence in daily movements
The ability to do things they love — gardening, long walks, dancing, playing with grandkids
That’s where many people get stuck — not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because the system doesn’t give them enough support.
You Didn’t Fail. The Rehab System Did.
If you feel like you should be “further along by now,” please hear this:
You haven’t failed. You’ve just been under-supported.
Most post-op patients are given the same generic exercises regardless of their age, history, or goals. These may help in the first few weeks, but they’re not enough for:
Rebuilding lost strength
Retraining your balance
Getting back to the activities that make life meaningful
You deserve a plan that goes beyond the basics.
What True Recovery Looks Like
Real rehab doesn’t end when you can walk around the house. It’s about:
Building strength in your glutes, hips, quads, and core
Improving joint stability so you don’t feel “wobbly”
Regaining balance so you’re not constantly watching every step
Re-training movements like stairs, getting off the floor, turning quickly, or carrying groceries
Feeling confident that your new joint can handle life — not just survive it
This is where guided physiotherapy makes all the difference.
Physio at Adaptive: More Than Just a Treatment Table
At Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon, we do things differently.
Our physiotherapists aren’t stuck in a small room giving you a massage and sending you home with exercises. They’re also movement and rehab coaches who:
Work with you in the gym
Create personalised programs tailored to your surgery, goals, and stage of life
Guide you through exercises just like an Exercise Physiologist would — but with the added clinical expertise of a physio
Stay with you as you rebuild your strength and confidence — every step of the way
Whether your surgery was 3 months ago or 12, it’s not too late to create a meaningful recovery.
What Does the Process Look Like?
Every journey is a little different, but here’s how it typically unfolds:
1. Thorough Assessment
We’ll assess your movement, balance, strength, and any ongoing pain or restrictions. We’ll also talk about what you want to get back to — walking further, kneeling in the garden, lifting grandchildren, playing bowls, or climbing stairs with ease.
2. Personalised, Progress-Driven Program
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter plans. Your rehab is tailored to your needs, goals, and current capacity. We focus on:
Lower body strength
Core stability
Functional balance and coordination
Gradual progression — so you improve without overdoing it
3. Hands-On Support
We coach you through your movements — giving feedback, reassurance, and adjustments in real time. You’ll never be left alone or unsure of what to do.
4. Real-Life Integration
Our focus is always on you living your life. That means building confidence in stairs, uneven ground, getting up from the floor, long walks, and even gentle sport or recreation.
Real Results from Real People
“I thought I was done after hospital rehab. But I was still limping, and stairs were a nightmare. After working with Adaptive for 12 weeks, I’m walking 4km a day, and I feel steady again.” — Marion, 69
“After my knee replacement, I was nervous to kneel or squat. The physio team built up my strength and confidence week by week. Now I’m back gardening, pain-free.” — John, 73
These are the results that matter — not just “pain score” improvements, but life improvements.
Why Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon Is Different
We serve the Booragoon, Myaree, Melville, and surrounding communities — and we’ve built our clinic around the kind of care we’d want for our own parents and grandparents.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Calm, welcoming space (no loud gyms or intimidating environments)
One-on-one care from physiotherapists who actually listen
Rehab that goes beyond a checklist — focused on results that matter to you
A team that believes in guiding, not just prescribing
The perfect blend of physio expertise and strength-based coaching
It’s Not Too Late. And You’re Not Alone.
If you’ve had a hip or knee replacement and still feel limited — you don’t have to “just live with it.” You don’t have to settle for half a recovery.
There’s more we can do. And we’d love to help you do it.
Book a post-surgery movement and strength assessment at Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon — and let’s help you get back to moving with confidence, freedom, and joy.
