How long should I wait after orthopedic surgery before starting rehab treatment?
You’ll need to ask your surgeon this question. Each surgery has a different recuperation time, and your surgeon should have a list of recommendations for time frames and level of activity. Physical therapy can be recommended within 2-3 days of surgery, or up to eight weeks later. See the details of your surgery in the articles listed under the ‘Explore’ title on the top left side of this page in the Injuries and Conditions menu item. If you don’t see your surgery listed, please send us an email, and we will send you the information we have available (and update the site).
