Post Surgical Rehabilitation In North Hollywood, CA
Recovering From Surgery And Feeling Stuck?
You had surgery weeks or months ago but still can't bend your knee fully, raise your arm overhead, or move without pain and stiffness.
You've been doing rehab at another clinic but feel like you're just going through the motions, with no real progress toward getting back to your active lifestyle.
You're afraid of re injury and don't know how hard to push yourself. You need a therapist who understands your surgery and can guide you safely.
Your surgeon cleared you for PT but you haven't started yet, and every day you wait, you can feel yourself getting weaker and stiffer.
You want to get back to sports, the gym, or your active life, but nobody's given you a clear roadmap for when and how that happens.
You're done settling for "good enough." You don't just want to recover, you want to come back stronger and more resilient than before surgery.
Your Surgery Was Step One. Now The Real Work Begins.
- Surgery fixes the structural damage. But it doesn't rebuild your strength, restore your range of motion, or retrain your body to move properly. That's what rehabilitation does.
- The problem is, most post surgical rehab is done in overcrowded clinics where you see a different therapist every visit, get 15 minutes of actual attention, and follow the same generic protocol as everyone else who had your surgery.
- At Strike Physiotherapy & Performance, every session is one on one with a licensed physical therapist. He works directly with your surgeon's guidelines while building a rehab plan tailored to your body, your surgery, and your specific goals, whether that's returning to sport, getting back in the gym, or simply living without pain.
- The quality of your rehab determines the quality of your recovery. Don't leave it to chance.
Your Post Surgical Recovery Plan
Protocol based Plan
We follow your surgeon's specific post operative protocols while building a personalized progression plan tailored to your body and recovery timeline.
Hands on Therapy
Expert manual techniques to manage scar tissue, reduce swelling, restore joint mobility, and relieve post surgical pain, every single session.
Progressive Strengthening
Carefully phased strength training that rebuilds muscle, restores stability, and prepares your body to handle the demands of your sport and daily life.
Return to activity Testing
Objective performance benchmarks and functional tests to ensure you're truly ready to return to sport, the gym, or full activity, not just "feeling okay."
Dr. Levan Akopov
A Message From A Licensed Physical Therapist
If you’ve recently had surgery, or you’re planning one, I want you to understand something that will change how you think about your recovery:
"Surgery Repairs The Structure. Rehabilitation Rebuilds The Athlete."
I’ve worked with patients recovering from ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, meniscus surgeries, spinal procedures, and fracture fixations. What I’ve learned is that the people who have the best outcomes aren’t just the ones with the best surgeons, they’re the ones who have the best rehab.
At Strike PT, I work directly with your surgeon’s protocol while building a rehab program around your specific surgical procedure, your body, and your goals. Whether you’re a competitive athlete trying to return to sport or an active adult who wants to get back to the gym, I’ll get you there, safely and completely.
Surgeries We Specialize In
Post Surgical Knee Rehab
Knee surgery is only half the battle. Whether it’s an ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, or fracture fixation, your rehab determines whether you regain full strength, stability, and confidence in your knee, or end up with lingering weakness and fear of re injury.
- ACL Reconstruction: Progressive return to sport protocol. We rebuild quad and hamstring strength, restore full range of motion, retrain cutting and pivoting mechanics, and use objective testing to ensure you're truly ready to return.
- Meniscus Repair / Meniscectomy: Careful progression from protected weight bearing to full activity. We focus on reducing swelling, restoring flexion, and rebuilding the surrounding muscle strength your knee depends on.
- Knee Fractures (Tibial Plateau, Patella, Femoral): Guided rehab from non weight bearing through full return to activity. We manage scar tissue, restore joint mobility, and progressively reload the bone and soft tissue safely.
Post Surgical Shoulder Rehab
Shoulder surgery demands precise, phased rehabilitation. Push too hard too early and you risk re tear or stiffness. Go too slow and you develop frozen shoulder or chronic weakness. We get the balance exactly right.
- Rotator Cuff Repair: Phased protocol from immobilization through full overhead strength. We protect the healing tissue while systematically restoring range of motion, scapular stability, and rotator cuff strength.
- Shoulder Fractures (Proximal Humerus, Clavicle): Gentle early mobilization progressing to strengthening as healing allows. We prevent frozen shoulder while respecting bone healing timelines and surgeon guidelines.
- Labral Repair (SLAP / Bankart): Careful restoration of shoulder stability and overhead function. We address the specific demands of your sport or activity while rebuilding the dynamic stability your shoulder needs.
Post Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Discectomy / Microdiscectomy Progressive core stabilization, nerve mobility work, and gradual return to bending, lifting, and activity. We address the movement habits that contributed to the disc problem in the first place.
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Careful rehab respecting fusion healing timelines. We rebuild deep core strength, hip mobility, and thoracic movement to protect the fused segment and reduce stress on adjacent levels.
- Laminectomy / Decompression: Post decompression rehab focused on restoring spinal stability, rebuilding the supporting musculature, and progressively returning you to full function without overloading the surgical site.
What Post Surgical Patients Get Told Vs. The Truth
✕ Bad Advice
"Just Do The Exercises At Home"
Home exercises are important, but they’re one piece of the puzzle. Without hands on therapy, guided progression, and expert oversight, you’ll miss critical milestones and develop compensations that limit your long term outcome.
✓ The Reality
Expert Guided Rehab Produces Better Outcomes
Research consistently shows that supervised post surgical rehabilitation leads to better range of motion, faster strength recovery, and higher return to sport rates than home exercise programs alone.
✕ Bad Advice
"All Pt Clinics Follow The Same Protocol"
✓ The Reality
Your Rehab Should Be Adapted To Your Body
✕ Bad Advice
"You'll Never Be The Same After Surgery"
✓ The Reality
Many Patients Come Back Stronger Than Before
✕ Bad Advice
"If It Doesn't Hurt, You're Good To Go"
✓ The Reality
Objective Testing Determines True Readiness
Don't Settle For A Mediocre Recovery.
Why Post Surgical Patients Choose Strike PT
Post surgical rehab is not the time for generic treatment. Your body has just been through a major procedure. Healing tissues need to be loaded precisely, too little and you’ll lose range of motion and strength; too much and you risk re injury or surgical failure.
As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and former competitive combat athlete, Licensed Physical Therapist understands both the clinical rehab side and the performance side of recovery. He doesn’t just get you “functional”, he gets you back to the activities and performance levels that matter to you.
What Sets Us Apart:
- One on one with a Licensed Physical Therapist every session, your recovery gets his full, undivided expertise.
- Surgeon aligned protocols, we coordinate with your surgical team to ensure optimal progression.
- Hands on scar tissue management, joint mobilization, and manual therapy every visit.
- Progressive strength rebuilding, phased from protective to performance-level loading.
- Return to activity testing, objective benchmarks that confirm you're truly ready, not guessing.
Real People. Real Results.
Strike's 3 step Process to Get You Back to Your Best
Step 1
Find The Real Cause
Step 2
Fix Your Problem Areas
We’ll build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals, getting you stronger, pain free, and on track to reach your goals faster.
Step 3
Unlock Peak Performance
After eliminating your pain, we’ll elevate your performance beyond pre injury levels and bulletproof your body against future setbacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after surgery can I start physical therapy?
It varies by procedure. Some surgeries (like ACL reconstructions or shoulder repairs) benefit from PT within days, while others require a few weeks of healing first. We’ll coordinate with your surgeon to start at the optimal time for your specific procedure.
Do you coordinate with my surgeon?
Yes. We work directly with your surgeon’s protocol and communicate as needed throughout your recovery. If you don’t have a specific protocol, we’ll follow evidence based guidelines for your procedure.
What types of post surgical rehab do you specialize in?
We work with patients recovering from a wide range of orthopedic procedures, including ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs, rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, joint replacements, and spinal procedures. If you’re unsure whether we can help with your specific case, give us a call.
How is post surgical rehab here different from a hospital based or insurance driven program?
We give you the time and individualized attention that hospital based rehab often can’t. Instead of brief sessions shared with multiple patients, you’ll have a full 60–90 minutes one on one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who knows your case in detail. This typically means faster milestones and a more confident return to activity.
I've already started rehab somewhere else. Can I switch to Strike PT?
Yes. Many patients come to us partway through their recovery looking for more individualized care or to break through a plateau. We’ll review where you are, talk to your previous provider if helpful, and build a plan to get you all the way back.