Strong Through Recovery: Post-surgery scar therapy and recovery support after surgery
Specialist support to help your body recover after surgery.
Strong Through Recovery is a specialist women’s pelvic health physiotherapy appointment designed to support healing and recovery following surgery. This includes caesarean section, pelvic or gynaecological surgery, abdominal surgery, breast surgery, mastectomy and vaginal surgery.
Recovery after surgery can feel overwhelming. You may experience tightness, discomfort, altered sensation, reduced movement, weakness, or concerns about how your body is healing. Many women are unsure what is normal, when to start moving, or how to safely return to exercise.
This appointment provides expert, specialist guidance in a supportive and understanding environment helping you recover confidently and effectively.
Strong Through Recovery focuses on:
- Scar healing and mobility
- Reducing tightness and restriction
- Improving comfort and movement
- Supporting abdominal and pelvic recovery
- Restoring strength gradually and safely
- Helping you return to normal activities and exercise
Treatment may include specialist scar therapy using LPG technology alongside hands-on scar massage and tailored rehabilitation exercises appropriate to your surgery.
This can be beneficial following:
- Caesarean section
- Pelvic surgery
- Abdominal surgery
- Breast surgery including mastectomy
- Vaginal surgery
Your initial appointment will include a thorough assessment of your scar, movement, symptoms and recovery goals. Together, you and your physiotherapist will agree a personalised treatment plan.
Recommended treatment packages may include:
- 6 x 30-minute sessions following caesarean section
- 8–10 x 30-minute sessions following mastectomy
- Individualised plans for other surgical procedures
These are always tailored to your recovery and agreed following your assessment.
Your treatment plan may include:
- LPG scar therapy
- Hands-on scar massage
- Mobility and movement guidance
- Gentle strengthening exercises
- Core and pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Advice on returning to activity and exercise
- Ongoing recovery support
The aim is to support healing, minimise long-term effects of scar tissue, improve movement and help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body.
You will be supported by specialist women’s health physiotherapists with extensive experience in pelvic health and post-surgical recovery providing expert care in a warm, supportive and judgement-free environment.
Strong Through Recovery is designed to help you move forward positively and recover with confidence
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