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Regaining muscle: a physiotherapist's experience

  • SMARTPHYSIO
  • Sep 18, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 23

Woman performing dumbbell chest press exercise in a gym while rebuilding strength after surgery

Love training in the morning!


I am working my triceps with cables and using high reps, low weights and focus on my form and breathing


Am just back to ZoneGym from having had surgery and a period of enforced rest. I cannot believe how quickly I lost muscle and now I am focused on regaining muscle.


Gaining muscle after a period of inactivity can feel like a slow and sometimes frustrating process. There are a few factors that are at play and understanding the science behind the process is just key.


With the right combination of exercise, nutrition, rest and recovery, you can optimise your muscle-building potential after surgery, injury or even a period of inactivity


At SMARTPHYSIO, our experienced physiotherapists specialise in muscle rehabilitation and strength recovery. Whether you're rebuilding after surgery, injury or a period of inactivity, we're here to help. Contact us or book a clinic appointment today.

About Our Expert

Sammy Margo, Chartered Physiotherapist and Founder of SmartPhysio

Sammy Margo

​Founder and Director of Physiotherapy Services
Chartered Physiotherapist
MSc, MMACP, AACP, MCSP, HCPC
 

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Sammy Margo is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years’ clinical experience. She has worked across the NHS, professional sport, and private practice, and was England’s first female physiotherapist to work in professional football.

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Her areas of clinical expertise include:

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  • Senior care and complex rehabilitation

  • Home visit and community-based physiotherapy

  • Sleep, recovery, and performance

  • Musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation


Sammy is a recognised sleep expert, a former spokesperson for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and a regular contributor to national media including The Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Mail, and Stylist. She is the author of The Good Sleep Guide.

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