Physiotherapist carrying out chest physiotherapy on the Medical Unit
The following are just some of the departments our Physiotherapists work in and the treatments they carry out:
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Outpatients
Spinal and joint problems, accidents and sports’ injuries.
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Intensive Care
Keeping limbs mobile and chests clear.
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Women’s Health
Advising on ante and post-natal care, exercise and posture and managing incontinence and post-gynaecological operations.
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Care of Elderly
Maintaining their mobility and independence, rehabilitation after falls or treating arthritic problems.
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Stroke Patients
Helping people with paralysed limbs to restore normal movement.
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Orthopaedics
Helping after hip, knee and other joint replacements; treating patients who have had accidents.
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Mental Illness
Holding relaxation and body awareness classes and improving confidence and self-esteem through exercise.
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Occupational Health
Working within organisations treating employees and looking at the way people work to help prevent repetitive strain injury.
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People with Learning Difficulties
Developing people’s potential through sport and recreation; assessing and providing specialist footwear, seating and equipment.
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Paediatrics
Providing assessment and treatment for neonates with congenital deformities
i.e. congenital foot deformities; treating children following accidents; aiding children with chest conditions; helping children with mental and physical conditions. -
Community
Treating a wide range of patients at home and giving advice to those who care for people.
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Surgical Wards
Helping patients after surgery to keep their chest clear, exercise to get stronger and help to start walking again.
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Medical Wards
Helping patients after illness to keep their chest clear, exercise to get stronger and help to start walking again. Treatments can be split into inpatient and outpatients sections.
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Inpatients
Mobilisation – Getting patients walking after illness, injury or surgery
Respiratory Care – Advising patients of chest clearance techniques and management of long term chest conditions
Exercise – Advising patients on appropriate exercise to improve movement and muscle strength. -
Amputee Physiotherapy
Helping people who have undergone a limb amputation to maintain independence and improve mobility. Treatments:
Amputee rehabilitation – This can include strengthening exercises, balance exercises and prosthetic rehabilitation.