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Post-Operative Rehabilitation at Wells Physical Therapy

Regain Strength Mobility and Independence

Under the expert guidance of Dr. Sean M. Wells and our skilled team at Wells Physical Therapy, we provide comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation designed to help individuals recover from surgery and get back to their lives. Our in home physical therapy brings expert care directly to you, so you can recover in the comfort and safety of your own home.

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Call: (904) 568-1156

Our compassionate and knowledgeable physical therapists work with patients at every stage of their post-surgical journey, ensuring a smooth and effective recovery.

Our clients include:

Common conditions we rehabilitate: 

  • Joint Replacement Surgery (hip, total knee replacement, shoulder)
  • Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (laminectomy, fusion, discectomy)
  • Rehabilitation After Other Surgeries (fractures, rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction)
  • General weakness and deconditioning following surgery
  • Balance and gait impairments 
Dr Sean Wells of Wells Physical Therapy

Owner, Dr. Sean M. Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, Cert. DN

Over 15 Years Providing Skilled Post-Operative Care

  1. Concierge In Home Physical Therapy: Our mobile physical therapy services bring expert post-operative rehabilitation directly to you in Naples, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine Beach and other areas, offering convenience and focused care.
  2. Work Directly with a Licensed Physical Therapist: Receive dedicated, one-on-one care from a skilled PT, not a tech or assistant, ensuring focused attention on your joint replacement or spinal surgery rehabilitation needs for a faster recovery.
  3. Cash-Pay Physical Therapy: We focus on your progress without the restrictions of insurance companies. (Superbills are available for potential “out-of-network” reimbursement; Medicare is not accepted.)
  4. Personalized, Evidence-Based Post-Op Rehab: Every post-operative rehabilitation session is a strictly one-on-one experience, grounded in the latest research to effectively reduce your pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall function.
  5. In Home Environmental Assessment: By providing in home physical therapy, our team can identify and help you modify real-world hazards to improve your safety and prevent further injury during your recovery.
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What to Expect from Treatment

Our post-operative rehab program is meticulously tailored to your unique needs—we focus on reducing pain, restoring movement, and empowering a safe return to your daily life. We collaborate with local physicians and specialists to provide a seamless, comprehensive continuum of care. Here’s what that looks like: 

  • Initial Assessment

Focus: Healing & Baseline Function

Approach: We evaluate your incision site, initial pain levels, range of motion, muscle strength, and ability to perform basic daily tasks post-surgery.

  • Pain & Swelling Management

Focus: Comfort & Early Recovery

Approach: We use therapeutic modalities and hands-on techniques to manage post-surgical pain and swelling, which is critical for beginning your rehabilitation safely.

  • Early Mobilization & Range of Motion

Focus: Preventing Stiffness & Restoring Movement

Approach: Guided by your surgeon’s protocols, we start with gentle, therapeutic exercises to restore your range of motion and prevent post-surgical stiffness.

  • Customized Goals

Focus: What matters most to you

Approach: We work with you to set personalized goals, such as regaining the ability to walk without assistance, climb stairs, drive, or return to work or hobbies safely.

  • Strengthening & Functional Training

Focus: Rebuilding Strength & Practical Progress

Approach: Once you’ve regained initial mobility, we focus on rebuilding the strength lost during surgery, using therapeutic exercises, gait training, and practicing functional movements like getting up from a chair.

    • Balance & Coordination

    Focus: Reducing Fall Risk

    Approach: Specialized exercises and guidance are used to restore your balance and proprioception, which is especially vital after lower-extremity surgeries.

    • Home Program

    Focus: Everyday Independence

    Approach: You’ll receive a personalized home exercise plan, online tools, and video support to ensure your progress continues between sessions.

    • Caregiver Involvement

    Focus: Empower your support system

    Approach: We provide hands-on coaching and education for family members or caregivers, so they can confidently assist you in your recovery.

    • Telehealth Check-Ins

    Focus: Ongoing support

    Approach: Virtual therapy sessions are available for tracking progress and adjusting your treatment plan, providing continued care from the comfort of your home.

    Reach out to schedule a comprehensive post operative rehab assessment with our team.

    Southwest Florida: Naples, Bonita Springs and more

    • In-home therapy services in Southwest Florida, including Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island and the surrounding areas.

    Southeast Florida: West Palm Beach, Jupiter Island

    • In-home therapy services in Southeast Florida, including West Palm Beach, Jupiter Island and the surrounding areas.

    Northeast Florida: Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville

    • In-home therapy services in Northeast Florida, including Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Palm Coast and the surrounding areas.
    Contact us
    Call: (904) 568-1156

    I had horrible pain shooting down my legs and after two visits with Wells Physical Therapy it was gone.

    -Shauna, Naples, FL

    I had severe back pain before treatment. Now, after only 3 sessions with Dr. Otto, I’m back to feeling good.

    -Alison, Naples, FL

    I had a surf trip planned to Nicaragua that I thought would have to cancel due to cervical issues and radiculopathy, but Dr. Wells came to the rescue once again.

    -David, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

    Dr. Wells and his team have literally changed my outlook on life with my Ehlers Danlos neck hyperflexibility to strengthen my neck.

    -Whitney, Jacksonville, FL

    My 87 year old father-in-law has seen a reduction in pain and has greater strength and function. The exercises that Wells PT provided are effective and have helped him get so much stronger.

    -Sharon, Saint Augustine Beach, FL

    Stephen was a Godsend getting me back on my feet and doing the activities I love in a fraction of the time I had anticipated based on previous incidents when I injured my back.

    -Steven, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL