Post-operative rehabilitation
A clear plan for each stage after surgery, from the first days through to return to activity.
Mădălin Aguciu · Physiotherapist · Bucharest
Recovery starts with an accurate assessment.
Orthopaedics · Sports injuries · Post-operative rehabilitation
It continues with a plan built around you.
My approach is based on clinical and functional assessment, individualised treatment and objective monitoring of progress, with the aim of supporting a return to everyday activities or sport.
Over 9 years of clinical experience in physiotherapy · PhysioOne and Fit4You Le Club Medical, Bucharest
What I treat
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Meniscus injuries
- Rehabilitation after arthroscopy
- Tendinopathies
- The sporting shoulder
- Ankle sprains
- Muscle injuries
- Return to sport
- Knee arthrofibrosis
- Rehabilitation after fractures
From post-surgery recovery to getting back on the field — see how I can help
Sports injuries
For competitive and recreational athletes: assessment, rehabilitation after injuries and return to training and competition based on functional criteria.
Musculoskeletal conditions
Assessment and treatment of pain and limitations affecting the joints and spine, to support confident movement in everyday life.
Your first visit
Your first assessment
The first visit is dedicated to understanding your problem and your goals.
- A detailed discussion of your history, symptoms and goals
- Assessment of mobility, strength and functional capacity
- A clear explanation of what is happening
- Initial recommendations and a plan with goals and criteria for progress
Relevant medical documents: imaging investigations (MRI scans, X-rays, ultrasound scans), medical letters, operative reports or other documents relating to your condition.
Post-operative rehabilitation
What you do after surgery matters as much as the surgery itself.
Post-operative rehabilitation is one of my main areas of practice. I guide you step by step, from the first days after surgery through to a safe return to your activities and, where appropriate, sport.
Experience in rehabilitation after
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
- Meniscus surgery
- Shoulder surgery
- Tendon surgery
- Fractures
Specific training: post-operative knee management, arthrofibrosis, Blood Flow Restriction.
Book an assessmentPreparation, where possible: mobility, strength and what to expect after surgery.
Managing pain and inflammation, protecting the surgical repair and gradually regaining mobility.
Progressive exercise to develop strength, balance and confidence in the joint, with regular reassessments.
Returning to everyday life and, where appropriate, training and competition, based on functional criteria.
For active people
Does it hurt when you train? You don't necessarily have to stop.
Do you run, go to the gym, play football or enjoy sport, but have persistent pain, an injury or difficulty returning to your previous level? Together, we explore what is happening and build a plan that keeps you active, with a progressive return to training.
Understand the cause of your pain
Clinical and functional assessment, not just treating symptoms.
Stay as active as possible
We adapt training rather than stopping it entirely, where possible.
Return with clear criteria
We test strength and control before a full return to exercise.
For trainers and their clients
Were you referred by your personal trainer?
Rehabilitation and training should complement each other, not exclude one another.
I work with personal trainers to support a safe, progressive transition from rehabilitation back to physical activity.
My background in sport, my UEFA coaching licence and my training in Strength & Conditioning allow me to understand both the clinical perspective and the demands of training.
With your consent, we can coordinate your rehabilitation with your trainer, so there is continuity between what we work on in rehab and what you do in the gym.
My approach
An individualised approach to rehabilitation
Every patient has different clinical needs, circumstances and goals. Rehabilitation begins with a thorough assessment and follows current clinical guidelines, adapted to each case.
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Clinical and functional assessment
A detailed history and assessment of mobility, strength and functional capacity, supplemented by specific tests where needed.
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Treatment plan
Clear goals and criteria for progress, adjusted regularly according to clinical progress.
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Individualised treatment
Progressive therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and complementary methods, selected according to clinical indications.
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Monitoring and return to activity
Regular reassessments and a progressive return to everyday activities or sport, based on functional criteria.
About me
Clinical experience with a focus on function
I am Mădălin Aguciu, a physiotherapist with over 9 years of experience, specialising in orthopaedics, sports injuries and post-operative rehabilitation.
My work focuses on assessing and rehabilitating musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular interest in lower-limb conditions, post-operative rehabilitation and return to sport.
My physiotherapy education, complemented by my qualification as a UEFA-licensed coach, gives me an integrated perspective on rehabilitation and the specific demands of physical activity. I practise in Bucharest at PhysioOne and Fit4You Le Club Medical.
Clinical experience
- Over 9 years of clinical practice
- Orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- UEFA-licensed coach
9+
years of clinical practice
2
clinics in Bucharest
2024 · 2026
speaker at the SRMS conference
UEFA
licensed coach
Education
Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (Kinetoterapie)
Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie POLITEHNICA București — National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and Special Motricity
Universitatea Națională de Educație Fizică și Sport (UNEFS) București — National University of Physical Education and Sport (UNEFS) Bucharest
Professional activity
Speaker at the Romanian Society of Sports Medicine (SRMS) conference
2024 and 2026
Continuing education with international specialists
Knee, shoulder and tendon rehabilitation, physical preparation
Continuing education
Areas of professional training
- Knee rehabilitation and post-operative management
- Management of knee arthrofibrosis
- Shoulder conditions and rehabilitation in athletes
- Tendinopathies and load management
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Strength & Conditioning
- Prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
- Dry Needling
- Biomechanical taping · 2019
- Post-traumatic knee management
- Sebastiano Nutarelli – MS Biomechanics, sports physiotherapist, clinical researcher · Lee Herrington, PhD – consultant physiotherapist, UK Sports Institute; University of Salford
- Management of knee arthrofibrosis
- Sebastiano Nutarelli – International Arthrofibrosis Association
- Overhead Athlete’s Shoulder
- Martin Asker, PhD – physiotherapist to the Swedish men’s national handball team
- An evidence-based approach to lower-limb tendon injuries
- Igor Sancho, PhD – physiotherapist, Universidad de Deusto
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Sebastiano Nutarelli – MS Biomechanics, sports physiotherapist, clinical researcher
- Strength & Conditioning – physical preparation
- Prof. Paul Comfort, PhD – University of Salford
- Prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
- Professional training course
- Dry Needling
- Professional training course
- Biomechanical taping – basic principles and peripheral joints
- 2019
Locations
Where to find me
Str. Zăgazului 21–25, scara B, etaj 1
Sector 1, Bucharest
Str. Aron Cotruș 20
Sector 1, Bucharest
Monday–Friday
Frequently asked questions
Before your first assessment
The duration is agreed individually, depending on the complexity of the case and the therapeutic goals. Where needed, a session may last 3–4 hours.
Relevant medical documents: imaging investigations (MRI scans, X-rays, ultrasound scans), medical letters, operative reports or other documents relating to your condition.
The treatment plan, session frequency and details of the intervention are agreed together following the initial assessment.
Costs are communicated individually, depending on the services recommended following the assessment.
It's time for a 1:1 assessment.
Book an assessmentBook an assessment
Bookings for both locations are made directly with me. Complete the form and I will contact you to arrange your assessment, or get in touch by phone.
(+40) 764 826 682