Upper East Side Physical Therapy

Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation

Prepare Your Body for a Smoother, Faster Recovery

If you’re planning to undergo surgery, preparing your body before the procedure can significantly improve your outcome. At ESR Physical Therapy in NYC, our Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation programs are designed to strengthen your body, reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up your post-operative recovery.

By working with a physical therapist before surgery, you can build a solid foundation for healing—and often shorten the time it takes to get back to your normal routine.

What Is Pre-Surgical Rehab?

Pre-surgical rehabilitation is a targeted physical therapy program designed to:

  • Improve strength, balance, and flexibility before surgery

  • Increase joint mobility and range of motion

  • Reduce inflammation and pain

  • Educate you on post-surgery exercises and precautions

  • Mentally and physically prepare you for the surgical process

  • Minimize complications and reduce hospital stay time

Pre-Surgical rehabilitation is especially beneficial before surgeries such as:

  • Total knee or hip replacement

  • ACL reconstruction

  • Rotator cuff or shoulder surgery

  • Spinal surgery

  • Orthopedic procedures for fractures or joint injuries
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Benefits of Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation at ESR Physical Therapy

Our New York City physical therapists tailor every pre-surgical program to your unique condition, goals, and upcoming procedure. Benefits include:

  • Faster post-op recovery

  • Reduced risk of post-surgical complications

  • Improved surgical outcomes

  • Less post-operative pain and swelling

  • Smoother transition to post-surgical rehab

We collaborate closely with your surgeon to ensure your plan aligns with your surgical timeline and recovery goals.

What to Expect

At your first appointment, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation to understand your current physical abilities and the demands of your upcoming surgery. Your personalized pre-surgical program may include:

  • Strength and conditioning exercises
  • Range of motion and mobility training
  • Gait and balance training
  • Breathing techniques and pain management strategies
  • Home exercise guidance and recovery education

Our team ensures that you’re as strong, informed, and confident as possible going into surgery.

Andrea with Patient

Why ESR Physical Therapy?

  • Trusted NYC Physical Therapy Clinic with over 20 years of experience in the Upper East Side
  • Expert Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation Services in the heart of NYC. See our flagship clinic in midtown for state-of-the-art premium services, Prehab NYC (www.prehab.com)
  • Licensed, experienced physical therapists who specialize in orthopedic and surgical rehab
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your surgical timeline
  • One-on-one care tailored to your body and procedure
  • Trusted by NYC’s top surgeons and healthcare providers
We help New Yorkers feel stronger going into surgery—and recover faster afterward.

Start Preparing for a Better Recovery—Today

The sooner you begin pre-surgical rehab (aka Prehab), the better your results will be. Let us help you take an active role in your recovery before it even begins.