Physiotherapy

A Physiotherapist is a highly trained health professional who works with you to identify and maximise your ability to move and function whilst considering your body as a whole.

As a new patient, a Physiotherapist will take your health history and carry out a physical examination. Your physiotherapist will then develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs to ease pain and promote recovery.

They use a variety of techniques to alleviate pain and restore normal functionality of physical problems caused by injury, illness, disease and ageing. They can also help lessen the effects of any dysfunction and manage pain if you have a long-term health condition and disability.

The main approaches a Physiotherapist will use are: education and advice such as posture and carrying techniques, movement and exercise for improved health, mobility and to build strength in specific body areas and, manual therapy which involves using their hands to encourage better movement and to help relieve pain and stiffness. 

The Physio team at Clifton Park Hospital offer a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services for their patients. These include:

Shockwave therapy

Shockwave therapy is used to treat specific areas of tendon-related pain using impulses of energy delivered through a hand-held device through your skin. It increases blood flow to the affected area, stimulates cell regeneration, reduces inflammation, improves mobility and generates pain relief.

It is a highly effective treatment for: heel and mid foot pain including Plantar fasciitis and Achilles Tendinopathy, hip pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, hand and wrist pain, and knee and lower leg pain.

Inpatient surgical and orthopaedic team

Our Physiotherapists work alongside the hospital’s inpatient surgical and orthopaedic team to provide holistic care and post-operative rehabilitation treatment whilst you are in hospital.

Out-patient musculoskeletal services

Our out-patient musculoskeletal physiotherapy services treat injuries and conditions which affect your muscles, joints and, soft tissues including: ligament and muscle sprains, arthritis, cartilage tears, fracture recovery, back pain and, pre and post-surgery rehabilitation.

Your Physiotherapist will perform an assessment, including a biomechanical assessment if required,

and then develop a treatment plan that can include exercise, manual therapy and, self-management strategies to optimise your recovery, increase strength, restore normal movement, reduce inflammation and pain and, promote independence.

Arthritic and Rhuematic Conditions

Physiotherapy can help arthritic and rheumatic patients of all ages to manage arthritis pain, promote day-to-day function and, to stay active and independent at home and work.

Treatment may include advice and education, manual therapy, physical modalities such as electrical therapy and hydrotherapy and, exercises to help improve muscle strength, range of motion and balance to manage these conditions. A Physiotherapist can teach you how to monitor and adjust your exercise program according to your pain, disease activity and response to treatment.

Hand and wrist pain

Hand and wrist pain and injury is common and can be successfully treated by physiotherapy using hand massage therapy, splints, acupuncture and, exercise stretches.

Here at Clifton Park Hospital our Physiotherapists often treat Carpal Tunnel and Dupuytren’s Contracture.

Physiotherapy offers many benefits. Therapy, guidance and lifestyle changes will help you to manage and recover from injuries, illness, surgery and chronic pain. The benefits of physiotherapy include:

• Reduces or eliminates pain without drugs and, may mean surgery is not needed.
• Improves mobility by supporting you to regain physical strength, flexibility, and functionality.
• Helps prevent disease, injury and, disability.

• Promotes overall health and wellness including anxiety and confidence as well as physical performance.
• Manages chronic conditions.
• Rehabilitates injury and the effects of disease or disability.
• Educates to help prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.
• Collaborates with you and empowers by providing bespoke exercise programmes and advice for you to do.

First class physiotherapy treatment at Clifton Park Hospital is available to NHS patients and, private patients who can self-pay or claim on their insurance.

Our highly qualified physiotherapy specialists provide convenient appointments without waiting and, tailored treatment programmes using the latest techniques to promote a speedy recovery and advice to prevent reoccurrence.

We offer professional guidance and therapies to reduce your pain and improve your mobility for a wide variety of conditions ranging from sports injuries, acute or chronic illnesses and surgery rehabilitation.

Contact us to book an appointment! 

Pre-operative Information Classes at Clifton Park Hospital. We invite patients to attend our Pre-operative Information Classes, led by our Physiotherapy team at Clifton Park Hospital. These group sessions provide valuable insight into what to expect before, during, and after your joint replacement surgery.
The class covers a range of topics, including:

• An introduction to our Joint Replacement Enhanced Recovery Pathway
• Practical tips to help you prepare for your planned admission
• What to expect during your hospital stay from a Physiotherapy perspective
• Demonstrations of post-operative exercises
• Guidance on post-operative rehabilitation and daily activities
• An opportunity to ask any questions you may have

These sessions take place every Monday morning at Clifton Park Hospital. Patients who live nearby and meet certain criteria will be invited to attend, subject to availability. If you live further afield or have not received an invitation but would like to join, please contact us at your earliest convenience on 01904 464550.