Pre & Post Operative Care in Townsville

Care Before & After Your Surgery

At Health First Townsville, we offer tailored support before and after surgery to help you move through recovery with confidence. Our programs focus on preparing your body ahead of time and guiding your return to movement post-surgery — always aligned with your specific procedure and goals.


What’s included:


  • Pre-Surgery Strengthening – We build muscle around the surgical area to support recovery.
  • Rehabilitation Planning – After surgery, we guide you through a personalised program to regain strength and mobility.
  • Pain Management Support – Gentle movement strategies help reduce discomfort and swelling during recovery.
  • Education and Guidance – We provide clear advice on safe movement and recovery expectations.
  • Ongoing Monitoring – Your progress is regularly reviewed to keep your plan on track and responsive to your needs.


Serving Townsville CBD, Aitkenvale, Magnetic Island and Thuringowa, we are committed to helping you achieve the best possible surgical outcome.

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When Can Pre and Post-Operative Care Help?

There are many situations where pre and post-surgery care could make a significant difference in your recovery. Here are a few examples:


  • Joint Replacements: Preparing for knee or hip replacements with pre-surgery exercises can reduce recovery time, while post-surgery care helps restore full function.
  • Spinal Surgeries: Care before and after spinal surgeries is essential for regaining strength, mobility, and preventing complications, ensuring a safe return to daily activities.
  • Ligament Repair: Surgeries like ACL reconstruction benefit greatly from pre-surgery strengthening, followed by a structured rehabilitation program to restore stability and strength.
  • Fracture Repair: After surgical repair of a fracture, post-surgery care focuses on regaining mobility, minimising stiffness and preventing muscle loss around the injury.
  • Arthroscopic Surgeries: These minimally invasive procedures still require careful post-surgery care to ensure proper healing and a smooth recovery back to normal activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why is pre-surgery care important, and how does it benefit recovery?

    Pre-surgery care helps improve your physical condition before surgery, assisting a faster recovery and better outcomes. By strengthening the muscles around the surgical area and improving flexibility, it reduces the physical stress of surgery and enhances your ability to heal quickly. It also helps you understand the recovery process, reducing anxiety and preparing you for rehabilitation.

  • What should I expect during post-surgery rehabilitation?

    Post-surgery rehabilitation helps you regain mobility, strength and function through a structured process. It begins with gentle exercises to prevent stiffness and improve circulation, progressing to more challenging movements as you recover. Your program is tailored to your surgery, and we offer education on pain management and safe return to daily activities.

  • How long does post-surgery care usually take?

    The length of post-surgery care depends on the type of surgery and your recovery progress. Minor surgeries may require a few weeks of rehabilitation, while complex procedures can take several months. We monitor your progress and adjust your program to facilitate safe and effective recovery.