Prepare your body.
Improve your recovery.
Facing surgery can be overwhelming — but preparing your body beforehand can make a major difference in how you heal and how fast you return to doing the things you love.
Prehabilitation works.
Research shows that patients who engage in structured physical training before surgery experience measurably better outcomes — across nearly every metric that matters.
Whether you're heading into joint replacement, spinal surgery, or another major procedure, pre-surgery training gives you a measurable edge.
We knew going in that this particular knee surgery was going to be a challenging recovery with some hard rehab work to get back to skiing at my pre-injury level. Marc had a clear plan and in the weeks before surgery set me up with strength, ready for the knife and — importantly — able to do the rehab needed to get on the road to recovery. Physical therapy was challenging but I hit all the milestones at or ahead of time. Much gratitude to Marc at Performance EDU for getting me back on the slopes in best shape ever in shortest time possible.
Three pillars of pre-surgery training.
Every pre-surgery plan is built around three science-backed priorities — the combination that produces the best post-op outcomes.
Mobility
Mobility training helps increase the range of motion in your joints, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow to healing tissues.
A study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that improved preoperative joint mobility contributed to better post-surgery functional outcomes in knee and hip replacements.
Stability
Stability work activates smaller stabilizing muscles that protect joints, reduce compensation patterns, and improve neuromuscular control.
According to Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, patients with better core and joint stability before orthopedic surgeries saw a significant reduction in post-op falls and injuries during rehab.
Strength
Strength training helps preserve lean muscle mass, protects against atrophy, and supports faster tissue healing after surgery.
A meta-analysis in Sports Medicine showed that patients who followed a structured strength program before surgery retained more muscle and returned to baseline function faster than those who did not.
Pre-surgery training is built for:
Orthopedic & Joint Patients
Anyone preparing for orthopedic, spinal, joint replacement, or ACL reconstruction.
4–8 Week Window
Individuals with a scheduled procedure 4 to 8 weeks out — the sweet spot for meaningful prehab.
Recovery-Minded
Anyone looking to reduce post-surgery recovery time and return to their life faster and stronger.
What every plan includes.
Personalized assessment and goal setting
Every plan starts with understanding your procedure, timeline, and desired return-to-activity goals.
Mobility and soft tissue work
Targeted joint mobility and tissue preparation to maximize your range of motion before the procedure.
Core and joint stabilization exercises
Neuromuscular control work that protects your joints during and after surgery.
Functional strength sessions
Progressive resistance training to preserve muscle mass and build the foundation for faster recovery.
Coaching and accountability
Direct coach support through every session — so you arrive at surgery day as prepared as possible.
Surgery is coming.
Don't walk in unprepared.
Book your movement assessment. We'll evaluate where you are, coordinate with your medical team, and build a plan for the weeks leading up to your procedure.