Sessions typically include an assessment of your surgical site and function, manual therapy, guided exercises for mobility and strength, modalities for pain/swelling, education on safe movement, and home‑exercise prescriptions. Programs are individualized.

The duration and number of sessions vary with surgery type, individual health, and functional goals. Minor procedures may need a few weeks of rehab, while major surgeries (like total joint replacements) often require 3‑6 months or more.

Without timely and appropriate rehab, you risk prolonged stiffness, reduced mobility, slower recovery, increased scar tissue, muscle weakness, compensatory movement patterns, and poorer long‑term outcomes.

Coverage depends on your setting (in‑hospital vs outpatient), your age or eligibility for publicly funded services, and whether you have private or extended health benefits. Always check your policy and provider.