Post-Surgery Physiotherapy in Mumbai
Phased surgical rehabilitation — ACL, knee replacement, hip replacement, spine, and shoulder surgery — at R3BOOT, Dadar East.
Surgery fixes the structure. Physiotherapy restores how you use it.
Most patients leave surgery with a discharge summary and a list of exercises printed on a sheet. A few weeks of hospital OPD physiotherapy — 15 minutes each session, mostly machine therapy — and they are expected to be recovered. Many are not. Persistent stiffness, weakness, pain with activity, and poor movement quality years after surgery are all signs that rehabilitation was incomplete.
At R3BOOT in Dadar East, post-surgical physiotherapy is phased, progressive, and built around your specific procedure, surgeon's protocol, and goals. We work with the operative notes and imaging you bring, assess where you are in the healing timeline, and build a programme from that exact point — whether you are one week post-surgery or one year.
Dr. Hiral Parikh (BPT, 15+ years) and Dr. Vaishali Vijay Rauniyar (certified in Dry Needling and Aquatic Rehabilitation) lead the physiotherapy team. Aquatic rehabilitation — available on-site at R3BOOT — is particularly effective for post-surgical patients who need low-load early movement before full weight-bearing is safe. No referral needed. First session 60 minutes.
SURGERIES WE REHABILITATE
ACL reconstruction
9–12 month return-to-sport programme. Progressive phasing from early swelling and range-of-motion work through single-leg strength, neuromuscular control, and sport-specific clearance testing. Aquatic rehabilitation available for early-phase low-load work.
Knee replacement (TKR)
Rehabilitation starts the day after surgery. Focus on restoring full extension and flexion, reducing joint swelling, and rebuilding quadriceps strength. Most patients achieve functional independence in 6–12 weeks and full activity in 3–6 months.
Hip replacement (THR)
Early mobilisation is critical. Gait retraining, hip strengthening, and progressive weight-bearing — with careful attention to post-operative precautions specific to the surgical approach. Aquatic rehab used for patients with high pain or weight-bearing restrictions.
Spinal surgery (discectomy, fusion, decompression)
Staged rehabilitation with strict load restrictions in early phases. Manual therapy, breathing rehabilitation, progressive core and lumbar strengthening. Return-to-full-activity timelines depend on the level of surgery and post-operative protocol.
Shoulder surgery (SLAP, rotator cuff repair)
Passive range of motion through sling phase, active rehabilitation after clearance, and progressive strengthening towards sport or overhead function. Dry needling used for scar tissue management and rotator cuff activation.
Abdominal & thoracic surgery
Breathing physiotherapy, early mobilisation, scar tissue management, and core reactivation. Commonly needed after Caesarean delivery, open abdominal procedures, and thoracic surgery — an often-overlooked part of full post-surgical recovery.
WHO WE HELP //
- Post-ACL reconstruction athletes
- Knee and hip replacement recovery
- Spinal surgery (discectomy, fusion, decompression)
- Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff, SLAP repair)
- Post-Caesarean core and pelvic rehab
- Patients with delayed or incomplete post-surgical recovery
No referral needed. Bring your surgical notes.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Three Phases
Surgical recovery follows a biological timeline — tissue heals in phases, and rehabilitation must match that timeline. Doing too much too early risks re-injury. Doing too little leaves permanent deficits. The phasing below applies to most orthopaedic procedures with variation based on specific surgical protocols.
Phase 1 — Protection and healing
Swelling management, range-of-motion restoration, scar tissue mobilisation, and early muscle activation within post-operative restrictions. Aquatic rehabilitation used where appropriate for low-load early movement.
Phase 2 — Strength and function
Progressive strengthening, proprioception training, and functional movement retraining. Load is increased systematically — not randomly. Objective strength testing guides phase progression.
Phase 3 — Return to full activity
Sport-specific or activity-specific conditioning. Return-to-sport milestone testing for athletes. Return-to-work and daily function benchmarks for others. Clearance is data-driven — not time-based alone.
Right load. Right time. Right outcome.
Why most post-surgical rehab produces incomplete recovery
Hospital OPD physiotherapy after surgery is typically 15–20 minutes per session, two to three times per week, for six weeks. That window is sufficient for basic wound healing and early range of motion — it is not sufficient for full strength, movement quality, or sport or activity readiness. Patients are discharged "recovered" with 60–70% of their pre-surgery function and told to continue on their own.
At R3BOOT, post-surgical rehabilitation is 45–60 minutes per session, phased correctly, and progressed based on objective testing — not a calendar. Aquatic rehabilitation is available on-site for patients who need to move and load early but cannot tolerate full weight-bearing. Water reduces joint compression by up to 75%, allowing full-range movement and early strength work weeks before land-based loading is appropriate.
Aquatic rehabilitation on-site
Early-phase post-surgical loading in water — available at R3BOOT Dadar, rare in Mumbai
Dry needling for scar tissue
Available at R3BOOT — effective for post-surgical scar adhesions and myofascial tightness around surgical sites
Objective phase-progression testing
Strength and movement benchmarks at each phase — clearance based on data, not weeks elapsed
Coordination with surgical team
We work within your surgeon's protocol and communicate with your specialist if clinical concerns arise
How much does post-surgery physiotherapy cost in Mumbai?
Post-surgical physiotherapy in Mumbai ranges from ₹400 at hospital OPDs to ₹3,000+ at specialist clinics. The critical difference is session duration, hands-on clinical time, and whether the programme is genuinely phased and progressive.
| Setting | Session time | Post-surgical capability |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital OPD | 15–20 min | Basic exercise sheet, machine therapy, limited phasing |
| Home physiotherapy | 30–45 min | Convenient but no aquatic rehab or objective load testing |
| Generic physio clinic | 30–45 min | Standard protocol, not always matched to surgical procedure |
| R3BOOT Dadar | 45–60 min | Phased rehab + aquatic rehab + dry needling + objective milestone testing |
For current session fees at R3BOOT, call or WhatsApp +91 97023 68612. Clear number, no hidden charges.
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation in Central Mumbai
R3BOOT is in Dadar East — accessible from all of central and south Mumbai by train or road. Patients recovering from surgery travel from Lower Parel, Worli, Bandra, Sion, Matunga, and BKC. Most reach us within 15–20 minutes. We see a limited number of patients per day — your 60-minute session is never rushed.
Aquatic rehabilitation is available at R3BOOT — rare in Mumbai outside hospital settings. For post-surgical patients who need low-load early movement, this can significantly accelerate the Phase 1 timeline without risking the surgical site.
Aquatic rehab available. No referral needed.
Combine Post-Surgical Physio with Recovery Tools on the Same Visit
Post-surgical recovery accelerates when multiple modalities are coordinated. At R3BOOT, your physiotherapist can integrate other treatments into the same visit once you are in Phase 2 or 3.
Contrast Therapy
Ice bath and infrared sauna protocol for reducing post-surgical joint swelling and accelerating tissue repair in Phase 2 and 3 recovery. Particularly effective for knee and hip replacements.
Clinical Pilates
Supervised reformer Pilates designed specifically for post-surgical patients — not a generic class. Core stability, proprioception, and movement retraining. Appropriate from Phase 2 for spinal, hip, and knee surgery.
Sports Injury Physiotherapy
ACL reconstruction and shoulder surgery rehabilitation that includes full return-to-sport programming — milestone testing, sport-specific loading, and clearance criteria for athletes.
Surgery done. Now recover properly.
Post-surgical physiotherapy at R3BOOT, Dadar East. Phased rehabilitation, aquatic rehab on-site, and dry needling. Dr. Hiral Parikh and Dr. Vaishali Rauniyar. No referral needed.
203, Palai Plaza, Dadar East, Mumbai 400014 — 5 min from Dadar station