Professor Phong Tran

Prehab and Post-Op Recovery

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We use advanced strength, balance and 3D movement testing to understand exactly how your body is working. Those numbers help us design a personalised program—before and after surgery—so you can recover with confidence and return to the activities you love.

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It’s an advanced, clinic-based assessment that combines three elements:

  • Force plates to measure how you load and balance each leg during simple tasks like sit-to-stand and supported squats.
  • Isometric strength testing (a safe “push and hold” against a padded rig) to measure key muscle groups at the hip, knee, ankle and shoulder.
  • Marker-less 3D motion analysis to track joint angles and movement quality during everyday patterns such as squatting, stepping and walking.

These tools are non-invasive, repeatable and designed for clinical use. The result is a clear picture of your strengths, deficits and priorities.

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  • Personalised plan: we target the exact muscles and movements that need work.
  • Clear goals: simple strength and symmetry targets you can aim for.
  • Trackable progress: easy-to-read graphs and reports to show improvement.
  • Safer decisions: objective checkpoints guide return to walking, cycling, jogging and sport-specific drills.
  • Motivation: real numbers make the effort feel worthwhile.

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using advanced testing for hip and knee prehab and rehab

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Starting stronger helps you finish stronger. Before your operation we:

  1. Measure baselines—strength of key muscle groups, balance and movement quality.
  2. Set targets for symmetry and control to improve your “starting point”.
  3. Coach technique for joint-friendly patterns you’ll use straight after surgery.

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After hip, knee or shoulder surgery we use staged retesting to guide your plan:

  • Early phase: gentle balance and load acceptance on the operated side.
  • Middle phase: isometric strength checks (e.g., hip abduction, knee extension) to progress your exercises safely.
  • Later phase: 3D movement analysis (e.g., squat, step-down) to fine-tune form before higher-impact activities.

Your schedule is personalised—common checkpoints are baseline, then around 6 weeks, 12 weeks and as needed.

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Force plates

  • Limb symmetry (left vs right)
  • Load acceptance during sit-to-stand or supported squats
  • Balance control (centre-of-pressure measures)

Isometric strength testing

  • Hip abduction/adduction, flexion/extension, rotation
  • Knee extension/flexion (quads/hamstrings)
  • Shoulder rotator cuff patterns as appropriate

3D motion analysis

  • Joint angles of hip, knee, ankle and trunk
  • Movement quality (valgus/varus control, depth, symmetry)
  • Technique coaching with real-time visual feedback

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Force plates show how each leg shares the load.

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Isometric testing quantifies the strength you can ‘push and hold’ safely.

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3D analysis tracks angles and alignment during everyday movements.
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  1. Goals & screening: we confirm your diagnosis and agree on priorities (pain, function, sport).
  2. Short warm-up: gentle range-of-motion and rehearsal of testing positions.
  3. Testing: a series of safe, guided tasks matched to your stage—no sprinting or maximal lifts required.
  4. Your report: clear graphs, targets and a personalised exercise program to follow at home or with our physiotherapists.

What to wear: shorts/leggings and a comfortable top; runners are ideal. Bring your gait aid if you use one.

Data & privacy: results are stored securely and shared only with you and your care team.

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Is testing safe after surgery?

Yes. We start with supported, low-load tasks and progress only when it’s appropriate. You are always supervised.

Will I get a score or target?

Yes. We set strength and symmetry targets matched to your condition and goals. Many patients find this highly motivating.

Which surgeries is this helpful for?

Especially useful for total knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy and shoulder surgery. It also supports non-operative care.

How often do I need to be re-tested?

Common checkpoints are baseline, around 6 weeks, 12 weeks and then as needed to guide progressions.

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