In most cases physiotherapy is helpful if you have had surgery. A physio will visit you in hospital following your surgery and suggest basic physio exercises to follow in the first few weeks after surgery. After your first post-op check up with Professor Mackay, (usually 10 days after surgery), when he will check your wound and advise on return to work, driving, etc, you should plan to engage the support of a physiotherapist to help with a steady build up to regular duties and return to sport.

In most instances, because you mobilise more quickly, your physiotherapy may indeed differ from that following conventional surgery. If you provide us with the contact details of your physiotherapist we can copy him/her into any correspondence relating to your care and can forward suggested physiotherapy protocols relevant to your rehabilitation.

Physiotherapy treatment is not covered by the Mackay Clinic. A physiotherapist will visit you in hospital after your operation and advise on initial physiotherapy steps. Following this many funded patients find that a course of physiotherapy is covered by their health insurer. You will need to contact your provider directly to discuss this. Self pay patients are sometimes offered physiotherapy as part of their Fixed Price Package from the hospital. Please contact Lynne Docherty at BMI Ross Hall Hospital for further details.

We are happy to help with information get in touch with our office on 01786 406424 or email office@mackayclinic.co.uk