Orthopaedic Physiotherapy in Tuggeranong

Orthopaedic physiotherapy supports recovery from surgery, injury, and degenerative joint conditions affecting bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. At Calwell Physiotherapy Clinic, we work alongside your GP and, where relevant, your treating surgeon to guide you through each stage of recovery — from the early post-operative period through to returning to daily activities, work, or hobbies.

Areas we commonly support:

• Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for hip and knee joint replacements
• Post-operative rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and other soft tissue surgery
• Fracture rehabilitation, including post-immobilisation stiffness and strength loss
• Osteoarthritis management for hip, knee, and shoulder joints
• Pre-surgical conditioning ("prehabilitation") to help prepare for planned surgery
• Chronic joint pain and mobility loss related to degenerative conditions

Working with your surgical and medical team

For patients undergoing joint replacement or other orthopaedic surgery, we can follow structured, evidence-informed rehabilitation protocols and communicate directly with your surgeon or GP about your progress. For those managing osteoarthritis or degenerative joint conditions without surgery, treatment focuses on managing symptoms, maintaining function, and building strength around the affected joint.

What treatment may involve

Depending on your condition and stage of recovery, treatment may include manual therapy, targeted strengthening and mobility exercises, education on activity modification and load management, and progressive return-to-function planning. Programs are built around your specific procedure or diagnosis and adjusted as you progress.