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Post-Surgical Physical Therapy in Fitchburg & Edgerton, WI
Surgery is only half the battle. The quality of your rehab determines how fully you recover — how much range of motion you get back, how strong you are, and how confidently you return to the activities that matter to you.
At Forward Physical Therapy, we specialize in post-surgical rehabilitation for all orthopedic procedures. Every session is one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist who understands your surgeon’s protocol and knows how to push your recovery safely.
Surgeries We Rehab
- ACL reconstruction — full return-to-sport protocol with objective testing
- Meniscus repair or meniscectomy
- Total knee replacement — restoring range of motion and strength for daily life
- Total hip replacement — progressive mobility and strengthening
- Rotator cuff repair — phased protocol from protected motion through full return
- Labral repair (shoulder or hip)
- Total shoulder replacement
- Ankle fracture fixation (ORIF)
- Achilles tendon repair
- Lumbar fusion or discectomy
- Carpal tunnel release
What to Expect
We typically begin seeing patients within days of surgery (or as soon as your surgeon clears you for outpatient PT). Your rehab will progress through phases:
- Early phase — pain and swelling management, protected range of motion, gentle activation
- Strengthening phase — progressive loading, functional movement patterns, endurance building
- Return-to-activity phase — sport-specific or job-specific training, confidence building, clearance testing
We coordinate directly with your surgeon and follow their protocol while using our clinical judgment to progress you as quickly as safely possible.
Why Forward PT for Post-Surgical Rehab?
- One-on-one care — you’re not sharing your therapist’s attention with other patients
- Manual therapy expertise — hands-on techniques to restore range of motion faster
- Objective tracking — we measure your progress with validated outcome measures, not just how you feel
- Return-to-sport testing — for athletes, we use data-driven testing to confirm you’re ready
Schedule Your First Visit
Have your surgery scheduled? Call us now to set up your first post-op appointment so it’s ready when you are.
Book online or call (608) 561-7733.
Two locations: Fitchburg | Edgerton
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The Forward PT Standard
Every session at Forward Physical Therapy is 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides, no double-booking, no exceptions. We combine evidence-based rehabilitation with our proprietary Return+ testing platform to deliver measurable outcomes — not just subjective notes.
Our Locations
Fitchburg: 6250 Nesbitt Rd, Suite 500, Fitchburg, WI 53719
Edgerton: 102 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone: (608) 561-7733