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Post-surgery recovery at home: a week-by-week roadmap
From dressings to physiotherapy — a structured recovery plan that helps patients heal faster, with fewer readmissions.
Apr 14, 20265 min readBy CareGlobal Recovery Team · Post-Op Nursing & Physiotherapy
The body heals best at home — but only when the environment is set up correctly. Here is the structured 4-week roadmap we follow for orthopaedic, abdominal and cardiac post-op patients.
Week 1 — Stabilise
- Daily nursing visits for dressings and vitals
- Pain management and medication scheduling
- Breathing exercises to prevent pneumonia
- Family training on transfers and hygiene
Week 2 — Mobilise gently
- Bedside physiotherapy begins
- Wound review and suture removal if needed
- Nutrition plan from our dietitian
Week 3 — Strengthen
- Progressive walking with support
- Stair practice and balance training
- Doctor tele-review and medication tapering
Week 4 — Return to routine
- Full daily activities under supervision
- Discharge from home-care or transition to weekly visits
Patients on this structured pathway have a readmission rate under 4% — well below the national average of 12–15%.
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