Physiotherapy After Surgery in the City of London
Physiotherapy after an operation helps you regain movement, strength and confidence, and get back to work, sport and daily life. At the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, our chartered physiotherapists provide rehabilitation that follows your surgeon’s guidance.
What we help with
- Rehabilitation after knee surgery, including ligament reconstruction and knee replacement
- Rehabilitation after hip surgery, including hip replacement
- Recovery after shoulder surgery
- Recovery after back and spinal surgery
- Recovery after fracture
- Recovery after sports surgery
- Preparing for surgery (pre-operative rehabilitation)
How we treat it
Your physiotherapist will ask about your operation and any instructions from your surgical team, assess how you’re moving, and build a programme around your recovery stage. Rehabilitation can include:
- Exercises to restore movement, then strength and balance
- Hands-on treatment to ease stiffness
- Help with scar tissue and swelling
- A step-by-step plan back to work, sport and the activities you enjoy
Rehabilitation after surgery is provided by our chartered physiotherapists Laure Walter and Kurt Walker. Kurt has worked extensively with patients before and after surgery, and Laure has a special interest in orthopaedics and rehabilitation.
Prices and insurance
Physiotherapy appointments are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up. Post-operative physiotherapy is often covered by private medical insurance; check with your insurer whether you need a referral or an authorisation number. See the physiotherapy page for which insurers each physiotherapist works with, and our full price list.
When to get urgent help
Contact your surgical team, GP or NHS 111 straight away if your wound becomes red, hot, swollen or starts to leak, or you develop a fever. Call 999 if you have a painful, swollen calf together with chest pain or breathlessness.
Where we are
The Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre is in the Lloyd’s Building, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA, a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, and you don’t need to work at Lloyd’s: we’ll arrange a visitor pass when you book. See how to find us.
Who you’ll see
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start physiotherapy after surgery?
It depends on the operation. Follow your surgeon’s instructions; many people start within days or weeks. Your physiotherapist will work within the guidance from your surgical team.
Can I have physiotherapy before my operation?
Yes. Exercises before surgery (sometimes called prehab) can help you prepare and may make recovery easier. Ask your surgeon whether it suits you.
Will my insurance cover physiotherapy after surgery?
Post-operative physiotherapy is often covered by private medical insurance. Check with your insurer whether you need a referral or an authorisation number before your first appointment.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the operation and how you’re progressing. Your physiotherapist will agree a plan with you at your first appointment and adjust it as you recover.
How much does it cost?
Physiotherapy appointments at the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up.
Do I need to work at Lloyd’s to book?
No. Anyone can book. Tell us when you book and we’ll arrange a visitor pass; bring photo ID on the day. See how to find us.