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Orthopaedic & Post-Surgical Rehab · Dingley Village

Recover from surgery the way elite athletes do.

Structured, surgeon-aligned rehabilitation that protects your repair, rebuilds your strength, and returns you to work, life and sport — safely.

We work to your surgical protocol Private health claimed on the day Early recovery to full return
AFL · AFLW · VNL · NPL Surgeon-aligned protocols 300m² testing gym
Post-surgical rehabilitation at True Active
Surgeon-aligned
Every plan matched to your surgical protocol

Elite-level protocols, trusted across

Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club (NPL) Melbourne FC Collingwood FC Casey Demons Netball Victoria Victorian Fury Dingley FC

Your recovery pathway

Four phases, aligned to your surgeon's plan.

Post-surgical recovery isn't linear guesswork. You move through clear phases — and only progress when your body is ready.

01
Protect

Settle & protect

Reduce swelling and pain, protect the repair, and restore safe early movement.

02
Restore

Range & control

Rebuild mobility and reactivate muscles in line with your surgical protocol.

03
Rebuild

Strength & load

Progressive strength, balance and gait work to rebuild real-world capacity.

04
Return

Life, work & sport

Objective testing before you return to everything you'd put on hold.

What we rehabilitate

Surgeries & conditions we recover.

Knee surgeryACL, meniscus, replacement
Hip surgeryReplacement, arthroscopy, labral
Shoulder surgeryRotator cuff, stabilisation
Ankle & footAchilles, ligament, arthroscopy
Spinal surgeryDiscectomy, laminectomy, fusion
Elbow & wristTendon, fracture, carpal tunnel
Fracture recoveryUpper & lower limb
Arthritis & replacementJoint replacement recovery
Strength and mobility testing during post-surgical rehab

Why True Active

Recovery that doesn't cut corners.

The same rehabilitation principles used in elite sport — applied to your surgery, your protocol and your goals.

Surgeon collaboration

We liaise with leading Melbourne orthopaedic surgeons and follow your protocol.

Objective testing

Strength, balance and mobility testing to guide every progression.

Elite rehab principles

Protocols trusted in AFL, AFLW, VNL and Netball Victoria.

Start to finish

From early-stage recovery through to full return to work or sport.

Surgeon-aligned
rehabilitation
protocols

Care is led by Mitchell Walker, an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, working alongside your orthopaedic team so your rehabilitation matches your surgical plan at every phase.

Good to know

Questions before you book

Often within days to weeks, depending on your surgeon's protocol. Book in early and we'll coordinate the right timing with your surgical team.

Yes. We work to your surgical protocol and liaise with your surgeon and healthcare team so your recovery stays on track.

No referral is required to book. If you have post-op notes or a rehab protocol from your surgeon, bring them along to your first visit.

Yes — if your extras cover includes physiotherapy, you can claim on the day at the clinic.

Unit 6/25–41 Redwood Drive, Dingley Village — supporting patients across Cheltenham, Keysborough, Braeside and Melbourne's south-east. On-site parking is available.

Recover with a clear, structured plan.

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