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Orthopaedic rehabilitation — exercises and return to activity
This is the main rehabilitation page for patients. An orthopaedic surgeon and physiotherapist can help select a pathway appropriate to the diagnosis and current function. Choose one of two pathways: rehabilitation for conditions without an injury or rehabilitation after an injury.
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Rehabilitation without an injury
Exercises selected for the diagnosis and current function — including overuse conditions, pain syndromes and functional problems.
Open this pathway → AFTER INJURYRehabilitation after an injury
Restoring movement, strength and function after injury. Exercise depends on the type of injury, tissue stability and stage of healing.
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If you are looking for rehabilitation after surgery, see the professional section for doctors and physiotherapists.
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← Back to the home pageIllustrated exercise guides
Knee osteoarthritis: how to start exercising
A practical knee osteoarthritis exercise guide: seated movement, knee extension, sit-to-stand and walking. Technique, starting doses and pain response.
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Tennis elbow: exercises and everyday tasks
A practical tennis elbow guide: wrist movement, a gentle static hold, light resistance and lifting. Starting examples and when to reduce the load.
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Hallux valgus: nonoperative care and exercises
Three gentle exercises for hallux valgus: toe-spread-out, short foot and a big toe press. Illustrated guide, starting dose and limits of nonoperative care.
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Flexible flatfoot in children: when and how to exercise
Four exercises for children with flexible flatfoot: illustrated guide, PDF, starting doses and signs that need assessment. Not every painless flatfoot needs treatment.
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Content prepared by: Tomasz Poboży - orthopaedic surgeon.