Post-Operative Rehabilitation in South Yorkshire

Recovering from surgery can feel overwhelming, especially when you need to travel for physiotherapy appointments. With extensive NHS experience at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Barnsley Hospital, I provide expert post-operative rehabilitation in the comfort of your own home across South Yorkshire.

Why home visits are ideal for post-operative rehab

After surgery, your body needs focused rehabilitation, but travelling to appointments can be difficult, painful, or even impossible. Home visits eliminate these barriers and provide additional benefits:

• No travel stress: Rest and recover at home without the discomfort of car journeys or public transport
• Real-world practice: Practise getting in and out of your actual bed, navigating your stairs, and using your furniture
• Personalised environment: I can assess your home setup and recommend practical adaptations for safer recovery
• Family involvement: Family members can observe and learn exercises to support your recovery between sessions

Common post-operative conditions I treat

Hip and knee replacements

Joint replacement surgery requires careful, progressive rehabilitation to restore strength, range of motion, and function. I provide:

• Early mobilisation: Safe techniques for getting in and out of bed, standing, and initial walking
• Strengthening programmes: Targeted exercises for hip abductors, quadriceps, and gluteal muscles
• Gait retraining: Walking pattern correction and confidence building with or without walking aids
• Functional training: Practising stairs, getting in/out of chairs, and daily living activities

Fracture rehabilitation

Whether you've had a hip fracture, ankle fracture, or other broken bones, proper rehabilitation is crucial for optimal healing. My approach includes:

• Protected weight-bearing: Following surgeon guidelines for gradual loading of the injured area
• Joint mobility: Gentle, progressive range of motion exercises to prevent stiffness
• Surrounding muscle support: Strengthening muscles around the fracture site for stability
• Balance and proprioception: Rebuilding your body's awareness and coordination

ACL reconstruction and knee surgery

ACL and other knee surgeries require a structured, long-term rehabilitation programme. I specialise in:

• Early phase: Reducing swelling, restoring knee extension, and basic muscle activation
• Strength building: Progressive strengthening for quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip muscles
• Plyometric preparation: Advanced exercises preparing for return to sport or activities
• Functional testing: Assessing readiness for return to work, sport, or daily activities

Shoulder surgery rehabilitation

From rotator cuff repairs to shoulder replacements, shoulder surgery requires careful progression. I help with:

• Early mobility: Pendulum exercises and gentle shoulder movements within surgeon protocols
• Rotator cuff strengthening: Progressive exercises for shoulder stability and function
• Functional reach: Practising daily activities like dressing, reaching overhead, and lifting
• Posture correction: Addressing compensatory movements and restoring proper alignment

What to expect from your post-operative rehabilitation

Initial assessment (first 1-2 weeks post-op)

Your first home visit focuses on assessment and education:

• Review your surgeon's protocol and current restrictions
• Assess your home environment and daily challenges
• Teach safe movement techniques for getting in/out of bed and chairs
• Begin gentle exercises appropriate for your surgery type
• Provide pain management strategies and positioning advice

Progressive rehabilitation (weeks 2-12+)

As you heal, we'll progress through structured phases:

• Phase 1 (Weeks 2-4): Pain control, basic mobility, early strengthening
• Phase 2 (Weeks 4-8): Progressive strengthening, improved range of motion
• Phase 3 (Weeks 8-12+): Advanced exercises, functional training, return to activities

Areas covered across South Yorkshire

I provide post-operative rehabilitation home visits across all of South Yorkshire:

• Sheffield — Hillsborough, Ecclesall, Crookes, and surrounding areas
• Barnsley, Wombwell, and Hoyland
• Rotherham, Maltby, and Wickersley
• Doncaster, Thorne, and Bawtry

Your South Yorkshire physiotherapist

Hamoodi Othman is a Senior Physiotherapist with extensive NHS experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Barnsley Hospital. He holds an MSc in Physiotherapy and a BSc in Sports Therapy, and is HCPC registered (PH1313) and a CSP member.

Based in Sheffield, Hamoodi provides specialist post-operative rehabilitation across South Yorkshire, helping patients recover safely and effectively after orthopaedic surgery.

How to book

Start with a free phone consultation to discuss your surgery and recovery needs:

• Call: 07821 402 634
• Email: moody-o@hotmail.com

Please bring your surgeon's discharge summary and any specific rehab protocols to your first appointment.

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About Hamoodi Othman

Hamoodi Othman is a Senior Physiotherapist with extensive NHS experience across orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Based in Sheffield, he provides friendly, expert home visit physiotherapy across South Yorkshire. Hamoodi holds an MSc in Physiotherapy and a BSc in Sports Therapy, and is HCPC registered (PH1313) and a CSP member.

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