Physiotherapy

We provide physiotherapy at all stages of your treatment and care with us.

This includes:

• respiratory techniques and interventions
• joint management including:
  * joint mobility
  * splinting
  * muscle strengthening
  * re-education
• pain management including:
  * acupuncture
  * musculo-skeletal skills
• hydrotherapy
• sports therapy
• rehabilitation including:
  * balance training
  * transfers
  * wheelchair skills training
• gait re-education including:
  * functional electrical stimulation
  * partial body weight support treadmill training
• orthotics assessment and prescription
• posture and seating reviews
• community liaison and visits
• ongoing assessment and review.

We also organise training events for physiotherapists and other MDT members involved in managing spinal cord injured patients outside of a specialised setting.

Courses include:

• wheelchair masterclass
• acute management
• rehabilitation

In addition, we organise the centre’s participation in the annual inter-spinal unit games, enabling patients to try a variety of sporting activities, participate competitively as well as meet and learn from elite disabled athletes.

If you wish to speak with someone about our physiotherapy services please contact us.