Why has my loved one's personality changed so much since the injury?

This is one of the most difficult and common effects of a TBI. The frontal lobes of the brain, which control personality, insight, and impulse control, are very often injured. These changes are a direct result of the injury to the brain's 'hardware,' not a conscious choice by your loved one. Our psychological support services are designed to help the entire family understand and manage these changes.

He doesn't think anything is wrong with him. How can we get him to accept therapy?

This condition, called anosognosia, is a neurological symptom of the brain injury itself—a genuine unawareness of one's own deficits. It is not denial. Our approach involves building a strong, trusting relationship and focusing on functional goals that the person is motivated by (e.g., 'Let's work on this so you can be strong enough to go out with friends'). Over time, with gentle feedback in a supportive environment, insight can improve.

Will my memory come back to normal?

Memory is one of the functions most sensitive to brain injury. While some natural recovery occurs, rehabilitation focuses on two things: strengthening the memory systems that still work well and, crucially, teaching you how to use powerful compensatory strategies (like memory notebooks, calendars, and technology) to function successfully even with some memory challenges.

What is the Rancho Los Amigos Scale?

The Rancho Scale is a tool Physiotherapists use to describe a person's level of cognitive functioning as they recover from a brain injury. It has 10 levels, ranging from Level I (No Response) to Level X (Purposeful, Appropriate). It helps the therapy team communicate about a patient's progress and design appropriate treatment for their current cognitive level.

Post-Surgical Physiotherapy in Pune | Post-Op Rehab

Post-Surgical Physiotherapy in Pune | Apricot Care

Surgery fixes the structural problem. Physiotherapy is what restores the function. Without structured rehabilitation, even the most technically successful surgery can leave patients with persistent stiffness, weakness, pain, and a return to dependence that the surgery was meant to end. Apricot Care's post-surgical physiotherapy program in Pune begins where your hospital discharge ends: and continues until you are fully back to life.

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What Is Post-Surgical Physiotherapy?

Post-surgical physiotherapy: also called post-operative rehabilitation: is a structured, phased program of exercises, manual therapy, and functional training designed to restore movement, strength, and independence after surgery. It prevents post-operative complications, manages pain more safely than long-term medication, prevents scar tissue adhesions, and accelerates return to daily activity and work.

Physiotherapy after surgery is not optional recovery: it is a clinical requirement that directly determines your final functional outcome.

Surgeries We Specialize In

Orthopedic Surgery
Total Knee Replacement (TKR): the most protocol-intensive and time-critical rehabilitation
Total Hip Replacement (THR): precautions, gait, and functional restoration
Spine surgery: discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, microdiscectomy
ACL / PCL / MCL reconstruction: phased return-to-sport rehabilitation
Rotator cuff repair: shoulder mobility and strength protocol
Shoulder replacement (TSA): range of motion and functional use
Fracture fixation: ORIF, intramedullary nailing, plates and screws
Ankle reconstruction and foot surgery
Neurological and Other Surgery
Craniotomy recovery: functional motor and balance rehabilitation
Carpal tunnel release: hand and wrist rehabilitation
Post-cardiac surgery: supervised mobilization and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

Our Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Protocol

Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy (Prehabilitation)

For planned elective surgeries: knee replacement, hip replacement, spine surgery: we recommend starting physiotherapy 2–4 weeks before the operation. Stronger muscles before surgery consistently produce faster, better recovery after it. We also teach the post-surgical exercises in advance so you can begin them immediately after the procedure without learning them while in pain.

Phase 1: Early Post-Op (Days 1–7)

Focus: pain management, preventing blood clots (DVT), controlling swelling, and beginning gentle range of motion. For home visit patients, your physiotherapist arrives the day after or within 48 hours of hospital discharge.

Phase 2: Subacute Recovery (Weeks 2–6)

Focus: restoring joint range of motion to functional levels, progressive weight-bearing, beginning muscle strengthening, and normalizing gait pattern. Sessions increase in frequency and intensity as healing allows.

Phase 3: Functional Restoration (Weeks 6–12)

Focus: rebuilding full muscle strength, advanced balance and coordination, stair and slope training, return-to-work tasks, and for active patients, sport-specific conditioning.

Phase 4: Return to Activity

Discharge criteria are functional, not calendar-based. You are cleared when you can do what you need to do: not simply because a fixed number of weeks have passed.

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24/7 Nursing and Medical Supervision

At Apricot Care Assisted Living and Rehabilitation, we provide 24/7 nursing support to ensure that you receive continuous care and medical monitoring. Whether you're staying in our facility or recovering at home, our trained nurses and medical staff are always available to address your needs, ensuring a safe and secure environment throughout your recovery journey.

Why Choose Apricot Care for Post-Surgical Physiotherapy in Pune?

Surgery-specific protocols

TKR, THR, and spine surgery each have their own evidence-based rehabilitation pathway at Apricot Care, not a single generic program applied to every patient

Day 1 home visit

We send a physiotherapist to your home from the day after discharge so your rehab begins immediately, not after you gain enough mobility to reach a clinic

Stay facility for intensive rehabilitation

For patients who require in-patient post-surgical rehab with daily therapy and 24/7 nursing support

Prehabilitation programs

We start work before your surgery date so you arrive in the best possible condition

Liaison with your surgeon

We follow the surgeon's protocol and precautions, especially for THR (hip precautions) and spine surgery, and communicate progress at your follow-up appointments

Equipment at home

Portable electrotherapy devices, cryotherapy, and CPM (continuous passive motion) guidance brought to the home visit where needed

Meet Your Home Physiotherapists

Dr. Kunal Rajendra Kadam Sr. Therapist, Post-Fracture & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Dr. Prajakta Joshin Sr. Therapist, Orthopedic Post-Surgical Rehabilitatio
Dr. Ruchita Chilka Sr. Therapist, Fracture and Joint Rehabilitation

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What to Expect After You Contact Us Post-Surgery

When you call or WhatsApp us after your surgery, our coordinator will ask which surgery you had, when it was performed, your current level of mobility, and whether you need a home visit or can come to the clinic. A physiotherapist is assigned and arrives (or an appointment is scheduled) within 24–48 hours. The first session assesses your wound status, swelling, pain level, and current range of motion, then begins gentle treatment appropriate to your post-op day. You will not be rushed through exercises that are too advanced for your recovery stage.

Frequently Asked Questions: Post-Surgical Physiotherapy in Pune

When should physiotherapy start after surgery?

For most orthopedic surgeries, physiotherapy begins within 24–48 hours of the operation: still in the hospital. If hospital-based physio was limited, it should begin within 48 hours of discharge. Delaying physiotherapy even by a week after knee or hip replacement significantly increases the risk of stiffness, scar tissue formation, and a poor final outcome.

Do you offer post-surgical physiotherapy at home in Pune?

Yes. Home visits are available from the day after discharge across Kharadi, Viman Nagar, Magarpatta, Wagholi, Wadgaon Sheri, and nearby Pune areas. For patients who cannot travel in the early post-operative period, this is the standard starting point.

Is post-surgical physiotherapy painful?

Some discomfort during early range-of-motion exercises is normal and expected: particularly after knee replacement. Our therapists work within safe, therapeutic pain limits and use ice, IFT, and TENS to manage post-session discomfort. The goal is always progress without unnecessary pain.

How long does post-surgical rehabilitation take?

TKR and THR: 8–12 weeks for functional recovery; 6 months for full strength and activity return. ACL reconstruction: 6–9 months for return to sport. Spine surgery: 6–12 weeks depending on the procedure and the patient's condition. Individual timelines are discussed after your first assessment.

What happens if I skip post-surgical physiotherapy?

Without structured physiotherapy after knee or hip replacement, patients commonly develop persistent joint stiffness (arthrofibrosis), muscle weakness, abnormal gait, and poor functional outcomes despite a technically successful surgery. After spine surgery, not rehabilitating correctly increases the risk of recurrence and chronic back pain.

Can I do post-surgical physiotherapy while I still have a wound or drains?

Yes, with appropriate modification. Physiotherapy begins around the surgical site, not on it. Breathing exercises, ankle pumps for clot prevention, and upper body movement begin even with drains or wound dressings in place. Your therapist coordinates with your surgeon's wound management instructions.

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