Physiotherapist checking a patient's knee after surgery at Forza Physiotherapy Vancouver

Post-Surgery Physiotherapy in Vancouver

Post-Surgery Physiotherapy in Vancouver

Rehab after surgery, measured not guessed

Rehab after surgery, measured not guessed

Forza offers one-on-one post-operative physiotherapy in downtown Vancouver. Your rehab follows your surgeon's protocol and is progressed on objective strength testing, so every step back is based on numbers.

Built around your surgeon's protocol

Strength measured with force plates and dynamometers

One-on-one with a registered physiotherapist

Not Sure You Are Ready for the Next Stage?

Physiotherapist assessing a patient's knee after surgery at Forza Physiotherapy

After surgery, the hardest part is knowing when to push and when to hold back.

Exercise sheets with little guidance

No way to see how the operated side compares

Forza post-op rehab measures your progress so every decision is clear.

Why Choose Forza for Post-Op Rehab

Why Choose Forza for Post-Op Rehab

Our post-op rehab is structured, personal and measured.

Our post-op rehab is structured, personal and measured.

Full One-on-One Sessions

Full One-on-One Sessions

You spend your whole session with your physiotherapist, start to finish.

You spend your whole session with your physiotherapist, start to finish.

Objective Testing and Data

Objective Testing and Data

Force plates, dynamometers and VALD testing compare your operated side with the other.

Force plates, dynamometers and VALD testing compare your operated side with the other.

Loading You Can Trust

Loading You Can Trust

Blood Flow Restriction training builds strength with lighter loads when heavy lifting is not yet an option.

Blood Flow Restriction training builds strength with lighter loads when heavy lifting is not yet an option.

Meet Your Physiotherapists

Forza is home to 4 registered physiotherapists who treat one-on-one.

Headshot of Jordan Huhta, Physiotherapist at Forza Physiotherapy
Jordan Huhta

MScPT, Physiotherapist

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Jordan leads physiotherapy on the major trauma and orthopaedics unit at Vancouver General Hospital. He trained at Manchester Metropolitan University and studied Kinesiology at UBC.

Treats: orthopaedic and post-surgical injuries, lower-limb injuries, and ACL rehab.

Headshot of Teala McEwan, Physiotherapist at Forza Physiotherapy
Teala McEwan

MSc, Physiotherapy Physiotherapist

She/Her/Hers

Teala earned her Master's in Physiotherapy at Keele University and spent 3 years in private musculoskeletal practice in the UK.

Treats: musculoskeletal injuries and pelvic health, with added training in pelvic health physiotherapy, acupuncture, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion management.

Headshot of Justin Mazzei, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder at Forza Physiotherapy
Justin Mazzei

MScPT, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder

He/Him/His

Justin completed a Master's in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland and trained across Australia. He studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Treats: return-to-sport, injury prevention, and overhead and running athletes, and offers dry needling.

Headshot of Marcel Wallace, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder at Forza Physiotherapy
Marcel Wallace

MScPT, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder

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Marcel earned his Master's in Physiotherapy from Brunel University in the UK and moved to Canada in 2020. He is an Olympic weightlifter and lectures in orthopaedic pathology.

Treats: low back, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle injuries, and strength athletes.



What to Expect From Post-Op Rehab

What to Expect From Post-Op Rehab

Post-operative rehab at Forza is one-on-one physiotherapy after orthopaedic surgery, including knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and Achilles procedures. Your rehab follows your surgeon's protocol, and your physiotherapist works alongside your surgical team.

Who it is for. People preparing for surgery who want to go in stronger, people in the first weeks after an operation, and people further along who want structured rehab back to work, the gym or sport.

Your first visit. Your first appointment is a 45 or 60-minute one-to-one assessment. Bring your surgeon's instructions and any reports you have. Your physiotherapist reviews your surgery and history, checks swelling, movement and strength, runs objective testing where it is appropriate and builds a staged plan around your protocol.

Follow-up sessions. Early sessions focus on swelling, movement and switching muscles back on, then move to strength work on the gym floor as your surgeon's protocol allows. Follow-ups are one-on-one for the whole session: 45 minutes is $145 and 60 minutes is $190, and your physiotherapist will talk through how often to come in rather than sell you a fixed package.

Fees. A 45-minute initial assessment is $145 and a 60-minute initial assessment is $190. Forza direct bills most major extended health plans in BC, and you do not need a doctor's referral to book.

Not sure where to start? Book a free 10-minute discovery call with a physiotherapist, or book online when you are ready.

When we refer you on. If your assessment points to something that needs a doctor, imaging or a specialist first, your physiotherapist will tell you and help you arrange it. Physiotherapy at Forza works alongside your family doctor and surgeon, not instead of them.

Post-operative rehab at Forza is one-on-one physiotherapy after orthopaedic surgery, including knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and Achilles procedures. Your rehab follows your surgeon's protocol, and your physiotherapist works alongside your surgical team.

Who it is for. People preparing for surgery who want to go in stronger, people in the first weeks after an operation, and people further along who want structured rehab back to work, the gym or sport.

Your first visit. Your first appointment is a 45 or 60-minute one-to-one assessment. Bring your surgeon's instructions and any reports you have. Your physiotherapist reviews your surgery and history, checks swelling, movement and strength, runs objective testing where it is appropriate and builds a staged plan around your protocol.

Follow-up sessions. Early sessions focus on swelling, movement and switching muscles back on, then move to strength work on the gym floor as your surgeon's protocol allows. Follow-ups are one-on-one for the whole session: 45 minutes is $145 and 60 minutes is $190, and your physiotherapist will talk through how often to come in rather than sell you a fixed package.

Fees. A 45-minute initial assessment is $145 and a 60-minute initial assessment is $190. Forza direct bills most major extended health plans in BC, and you do not need a doctor's referral to book.

Not sure where to start? Book a free 10-minute discovery call with a physiotherapist, or book online when you are ready.

When we refer you on. If your assessment points to something that needs a doctor, imaging or a specialist first, your physiotherapist will tell you and help you arrange it. Physiotherapy at Forza works alongside your family doctor and surgeon, not instead of them.

Testing, Tools, and Follow-Up

Testing, Tools, and Follow-Up

How force plate testing works. You stand, squat, jump or push on force plates while they record how much force each leg produces and how quickly. Dynamometers measure the strength of single muscle groups. The software compares your two sides and tracks the same numbers over time, so your physiotherapist can show you how your operated side compares with the other instead of estimating it.

Retesting at each stage shows when you are ready to progress. Rehab takes place on the full Evolve Strength gym floor, with tools like Blood Flow Restriction training that let you build strength with lighter loads when your surgeon's protocol limits what you can lift.

Related programs at Forza: ACL rehab and shoulder rehab after surgery. Read more about what force plates reveal about rehab.

Post-Op Rehab FAQ

Post-Op Rehab FAQ

Do I need a referral for post-op physiotherapy?

Do I need a referral for post-op physiotherapy?

No, you can book physiotherapy at Forza without a referral. Some extended health plans require one for reimbursement, so check your policy first.

No, you can book physiotherapy at Forza without a referral. Some extended health plans require one for reimbursement, so check your policy first.

When should I start after surgery?

When should I start after surgery?

That depends on your surgery and your surgeon's protocol. Bring your surgeon's instructions to your first visit and we build your plan around them.

That depends on your surgery and your surgeon's protocol. Bring your surgeon's instructions to your first visit and we build your plan around them.

Do you direct bill for physiotherapy?

Do you direct bill for physiotherapy?

Yes, we direct-bill most major extended health insurers in BC. We do not bill ICBC or WorkSafeBC at this time. You can still book as a private patient.

Yes, we direct-bill most major extended health insurers in BC. We do not bill ICBC or WorkSafeBC at this time. You can still book as a private patient.

What is Blood Flow Restriction training?

What is Blood Flow Restriction training?

It is a technique that builds strength using lighter loads during rehab. It helps you make gains safely when heavy lifting is not yet an option.

It is a technique that builds strength using lighter loads during rehab. It helps you make gains safely when heavy lifting is not yet an option.

What is force plate and VALD testing?

What is force plate and VALD testing?

It is an objective measurement of your strength, balance and movement. The data sets your baseline and shows your progress in numbers, not guesswork.

It is an objective measurement of your strength, balance and movement. The data sets your baseline and shows your progress in numbers, not guesswork.

Find Us in Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver

Forza is on the 4th floor of The Post building, inside Evolve Strength.

Address: 658 Homer St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-359-2919
Email: contact@forzaphysiotherapy.com

How to Find Us
Enter the Post building lobby by the Starbucks and City Market.
Take the 2 escalators up to the gym, or the 2 central elevators to the 4th floor.

Forza is on the 4th floor of The Post building, inside Evolve Strength.

Address: 658 Homer St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-359-2919

Email: contact@forzaphysiotherapy.com

How to Find Us

Enter the Post building lobby by the Starbucks and City Market.

Take the 2 escalators up to the gym, or the 2 central elevators to the 4th floor.


Watch our short walkthrough video below.


Find Us in Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver

Forza is on the 4th floor of The Post building, inside Evolve Strength.

Address: 658 Homer St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-359-2919

Email: contact@forzaphysiotherapy.com

How to Find Us

Enter the Post building lobby by the Starbucks and City Market.

Take the 2 escalators up to the gym, or the 2 central elevators to the 4th floor.


Watch our short walkthrough video below.


Photo of downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada
Photo of downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada