Post-Surgery Knee Rehabilitation — Mobile Physiotherapy in Courchevel

KEY FACTS
My French Physio provides specialist post-operative knee rehabilitation directly at your chalet or hotel in Courchevel and the Three Valleys. Mathieu Zelechowski, French state-registered physiotherapist (Diplôme d'État, École d'Assas, 1998) and osteopath (Collège Sutherland, 2004), has guided patients through ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, total and partial knee replacement, arthroscopy and cartilage surgery rehabilitation for over 20 years. Sessions follow your surgeon's protocol with full clinical reporting in English or French. Available 7 days a week. Booking: +33 6 60 95 66 51.

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Why continue your knee rehabilitation in Courchevel?

Many international patients undergoing orthopaedic knee surgery choose to continue their recovery during a planned stay in the Alps. Mobile physiotherapy at your chalet ensures continuity of care without interrupting the rehabilitation rhythm — a critical factor for outcomes after ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair or knee replacement. My French Physio works in close coordination with surgeons in France, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Middle East and Asia, and provides written reports for your treating team back home.

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Surgeries we routinely rehabilitate

Mathieu Zelechowski regularly manages post-operative care for: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscus repair and partial meniscectomy, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and collateral ligament reconstruction, multi-ligament knee reconstruction, total knee replacement (TKR / TKA), unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement, knee arthroscopy and cartilage procedures (microfracture, mosaicplasty, MACI), patellar realignment and tibial tubercle osteotomy, and revision knee surgery.

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Phases of post-surgical knee rehabilitation

Recovery is structured in clearly defined phases, each with specific goals. Phase 1 — protection and early mobilisation (week 0 to 2) focuses on swelling control, wound care, gentle range of motion and quadriceps activation. Phase 2 — restoring range of motion and gait (week 2 to 6) introduces full extension, progressive flexion, weight-bearing as tolerated and walking pattern correction. Phase 3 — strength and neuromuscular control (week 6 to 12) builds quadriceps and hamstring strength, balance and proprioception. Phase 4 — functional and sport-specific training (month 3 to 9) prepares running, cutting, jumping and ultimately return to skiing.

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What a typical post-op session looks like at your chalet

A standard 60-minute home session includes a clinical review of pain, swelling, range of motion and neurological signs, manual lymphatic drainage and oedema management, scar mobilisation and myofascial work, joint mobilisation respecting surgical precautions, neuromuscular re-education and proprioceptive exercises, strengthening adapted to your protocol stage, and education on icing, sleeping position and daily activity. Each session is documented and a written progress report can be sent to your surgeon at any time.

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Coordination with your surgeon

Continuity of care is the cornerstone of successful post-operative rehabilitation. Mathieu Zelechowski follows the rehabilitation protocol prescribed by your surgeon — whether you operated in Paris, London, Geneva, New York, Dubai or elsewhere — and adapts it to the constraints of your stay. Clinical reports in English or French can be sent after each session or at agreed milestones. We can also liaise directly with the orthopaedic clinics of the Courchevel valley if imaging or a surgical review becomes necessary.

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Equipment brought to your accommodation

All equipment required for post-surgical knee rehabilitation is brought to your chalet or hotel: portable treatment table, ultrasound for soft tissue and oedema, electrostimulation for quadriceps activation (NMES), proprioceptive boards and mini-trampoline for balance work, resistance bands, weights and rehabilitation tools, and goniometer for range of motion measurement. No clinic visit is required — the entire session takes place in your accommodation, with full privacy.

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Return-to-ski timelines after knee surgery

Return to skiing is one of the most frequent goals of our patients. Indicative timelines are: ACL reconstruction — 6 to 9 months, with full strength and proprioceptive testing before return, meniscus repair — 4 to 6 months for repair, 6 to 12 weeks for partial meniscectomy, total knee replacement — 6 to 12 months, with the agreement of the operating surgeon, knee arthroscopy without major repair — 6 to 12 weeks, cartilage procedures — 9 to 12 months minimum due to graft maturation. Each return is validated jointly by the surgeon, the physiotherapist and the patient based on objective criteria.

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We also provide post-operative rehabilitation for shoulder surgery, including post- Bankart repair after shoulder dislocation

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Related conditions and complementary care

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​Post-surgical knee rehabilitation is part of a broader recovery journey. Most of our patients arrive after an ACL knee injury sustained on the slopes, sometimes with a concomitant ankle sprain from the same fall. During the rehabilitation phase, compensatory walking patterns frequently trigger lower back pain that can be addressed with parallel mobile osteopathy in Courchevel. The full programme is delivered at your chalet by Mathieu Zelechowski, French state-registered physiotherapist with over 20 years of post-operative experience, in close coordination with the orthopaedic clinics in the Three Valleys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you continue my post-operative knee rehabilitation during my stay in Courchevel?

Yes, Mathieu Zelechowski provides full post-operative knee rehabilitation directly at your chalet or hotel in Courchevel 1850, 1650 Moriond, 1550 Le Village, Le Praz and La Tania. We follow your surgeon's protocol, document each session and can send written progress reports to your treating team in France or abroad.

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Will you coordinate with my surgeon abroad?

Yes, clinical reports in English or French can be shared with your surgeon at any time. We routinely coordinate with orthopaedic teams in the United Kingdom, the United States, Switzerland, Germany, the Middle East and Asia.

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How soon after surgery can rehabilitation start in Courchevel?

Rehabilitation usually starts within days of surgery, depending on the surgical protocol. Mobile sessions can begin as soon as you arrive in Courchevel, provided your surgeon has cleared travel and exercise. We adapt every session to the phase of your protocol.

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What equipment do you bring to the chalet?

We bring a portable treatment table, ultrasound, electrostimulation device (NMES) for quadriceps activation, proprioceptive boards, resistance bands, weights, goniometer and rehabilitation tools. The full session takes place in your accommodation with no clinic visit required.

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When can I return to skiing after knee surgery?

Return to skiing depends on the procedure: 6 to 9 months after ACL reconstruction, 4 to 6 months after meniscus repair, 6 to 12 months after total knee replacement, 6 to 12 weeks after simple arthroscopy, and 9 to 12 months after cartilage procedures. Each return is validated by your surgeon based on objective criteria.

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Will my travel insurance cover post-operative physiotherapy?

Yes, we provide detailed invoices compatible with international travel insurance and post-surgical care policies. Most UK, US, European, Middle Eastern and Asian policies cover continuation of physiotherapy abroad. Medical certificates can be provided if required for your insurer.

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Are you a qualified physiotherapist in France?

Yes, Mathieu Zelechowski is a French state-registered physiotherapist (RPPS number 10005513642) holding a Diplôme d'État de Kinésithérapie from 1998 and an Osteopathy Diploma obtained in France and the UK in 2004, with more than 20 years of clinical experience in Courchevel.

 

For post-operative knee rehabilitation in Courchevel, call or WhatsApp +33 6 60 95 66 51. We coordinate directly with your surgeon and document every session.

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We cover Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1550 and Le Praz.