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Physical therapist steadying a patient's shoulder as she lifts a resistance band overhead in a sunlit rehabilitation clinic
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation · Portland, OR

Your surgery was the beginning.
This is what comes next.

Guided by therapists who've walked thousands of patients from the operating table to the finish line.

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Preferred rehab partner of surgeons at

Oregon Health & Science UniversityProvidence OrthopedicsLegacy Medical GroupNorthwest Surgical SpecialistsKaiser Permanente NW
Patient Recovery Stories

The people behind the numbers

Every metric tells a story. Here are six patients who redefined what recovery looks like.

Woman running joyfully in a park with her children visible in the background
ACL Reconstruction
Karen smiling in a garden with sunlight behind her

Karen T.

Age 52 · Chasing her kids at the park

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At week three I could barely bend my knee past 60 degrees. By week fourteen I was sprinting at the park with my kids. The therapists never let me plateau.

Knee Flexion
40°138°
Mother and daughter dancing joyfully at a wedding reception, candid shot
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Graceful woman in her fifties with a bright smile, elegant posture

Marcia L.

Age 58 · Dancing at her daughter's wedding

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I had lived with a forward lean for so long I forgot what it felt like to stand straight. Stride gave me back my posture — and my confidence.

Lumbar Extension
15°58°
Older man hiking a mountain trail with trekking poles in morning light
Double Hip Replacement
Robert, a sturdy man in his sixties with a warm smile, standing outdoors

Robert M.

Age 64 · Hiking his first trail in 4 years

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Six weeks post-op I walked into Stride with a walker. Twelve weeks later I walked out with nothing but a smile. These people understand what fire-fighters are made of.

Hip Abduction
22°112°
Man kneeling comfortably in a lush garden, tending to green plants
Total Knee Replacement
Older gentleman with silver hair and kind eyes, smiling warmly

James H.

Age 69 · Gardening on his own terms

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My orthopedic surgeon told me Stride was the best rehab in the region. After 16 weeks here, I understand why. I gardened for three hours last Saturday — pain-free.

Knee Flexion
48°122°
College baseball pitcher in full wind-up on the mound under stadium lights
Labrum Repair — Shoulder
Young athletic man with determined expression looking forward

Diego R.

Age 21 · Returning to the mound

"

My pitching coach said I'd never throw 90 again after surgery. Stride's sport-specific protocol proved everyone wrong. First bullpen back: 91 mph.

Shoulder External Rotation
55°168°
Woman swimming freestyle in open blue water, arms fully extended in stroke
Rotator Cuff Repair
Athletic woman in her forties with confident posture and bright eyes

Priya S.

Age 44 · Open-water swimming

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Reaching overhead felt like fire for months. The Stride team broke down every movement, built me back up layer by layer. I swam a mile last week.

Shoulder Flexion
60°175°

94%

Return to full activity

3,200+

Post-surgical patients

4.2 wks

Avg ahead of recovery schedule

98%

Patient satisfaction

The Hands Behind Your Recovery

Therapists who've seen
exactly where you are.

Every Stride therapist holds a specialty certification in post-surgical rehabilitation. No generalists. No shortcuts.

Dr. Sarah Okonkwo, a professional woman in scrubs with a warm confident smile in a clinical setting
Knee & Hip Post-Surgical

Dr. Sarah Okonkwo, DPT

Lead Orthopedic Therapist

OCS, CSCS · 14 years

"Recovery isn't linear. My job is to make sure every plateau becomes a launching pad."
1,100+ knee surgeries
Marcus Delgado, a fit male physical therapist demonstrating a shoulder exercise with focused expression
Shoulder & Upper Extremity

Marcus Delgado, PT

Sports Rehabilitation Specialist

SCS, CAFS · 9 years

"Athletes need more than strength. They need to trust the repaired tissue — I build that trust."
87 professional athletes
Dr. Anika Patel, a focused female therapist reviewing patient posture assessment in a bright clinic
Lumbar & Cervical Surgery

Dr. Anika Patel, DPT

Spinal Rehabilitation Director

OCS, McKenzie Certified · 11 years

"The spine is a story. I read it carefully before I ever prescribe a single movement."
600+ spinal fusions

Clinical Outcomes

4.2 wks

Ahead of national recovery benchmarks

0.3%

Re-injury rate within 12 months

100%

Board-certified therapists on staff

Meet the full team →
Facility & Methodology

Built for the work.
Designed for the patient.

Modern physical therapy gym with parallel bars, exercise equipment, and natural light streaming through large windows
18 treatment bays

Functional Movement Lab

3,200 sq ft dedicated to progressive loading with force plates, motion-capture gait analysis, and sport-specific training zones.

Bright clinical aquatic therapy pool with underwater treadmill visible through clear blue water
92°F year-round

Aquatic Therapy Pool

Heated therapeutic pool with underwater treadmill. Unloaded movement for pain-free early-stage recovery.

Indoor running track in a rehabilitation center with timing markers and soft lighting
40m indoor gait track

Sport Performance Track

40-meter indoor gait track with real-time biomechanical feedback. From first steps to sprint mechanics.

The Stride Protocol

A three-phase framework built around your specific surgery, surgeon guidelines, and personal recovery goals.

Phase 01 · Weeks 1–4

Protect & Restore

Reduce inflammation, restore safe range of motion, prevent muscle inhibition. Every session calibrated to surgical protocol.

Phase 02 · Weeks 5–10

Rebuild & Load

Progressive neuromuscular re-education, strength training under load, functional movement patterns.

Phase 03 · Weeks 11–16+

Perform & Return

Sport- or activity-specific conditioning, return-to-function testing, and clearance criteria met with your surgeon.

Free Monthly Event

Recovery Workshop
— see the path before you walk it.

Tour the facility. Meet your potential therapist. Receive a complimentary preliminary mobility assessment. No commitment — just clarity.

Saturdays, 9 AM – 11 AM · Limited to 8 patients per session

Complimentary mobility screening — a $150 value

Q&A with our lead therapists — bring your imaging reports

Surgeon-coordinated — we'll follow your post-op protocol exactly

Not sure yet?

Download our Post-Op Recovery Timeline — a surgery-specific guide to what your first 16 weeks can look like.

Reserve Your Assessment

Takes 2 minutes. Spots fill fast.

Free to attend · No credit card required · Cancellations accepted up to 24 hrs prior