Our musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service assesses, diagnoses, and treats a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions.
Our services include:
- specialised interventions for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- care for pelvic health, including postnatal and postoperative rehabilitation, as well as the management of chronic pelvic pain
- sports injury rehabilitation
Our oncology physiotherapy service offers both inpatient and outpatient therapy to all haematology and oncology patients.
Physiotherapy in cancer patients may be used:
- at start of their treatment, for prehabilitation
- throughout their treatment, for symptom control
- post-treatment for reconditioning, palliative care, and for the control of any side effects post-surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy
- for breast patients experiencing post-surgical complications such as cording, restricted upper limb movement, decreased mobility, lymphoedema, and scar management
Our lymphoedema service includes management and intervention for patients with secondary lymphoedema, primarily due to cancer. This includes both upper limb, lower limb, breast, and head and neck lymphoedema post-treatment.
The lymphoedema service involves patient education, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise therapy, scar management, and compression therapy, with a focus on self-management strategies.
Our neuro-rehabilitation physiotherapy service provides expert-led care for patients with acute and long-term neurological conditions affecting the brain and nervous system.
The team works within both inpatient and outpatient environments to support patients with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. We also offer a specialist service to manage vestibular and balance disorders, and can provide advice in the management of acute stages of facial palsy to prevent secondary complications.
Treatment may include exercise and stretches, gait and balance re-education, or management of long-term disability. The team is experienced in providing interventions to assist patients in regaining or maintaining functional independence by aiding the development of new pathways (neuroplasticity) through repetition and exercise.
Our patient-centred, holistic approach encourages and supports the patient to set their own functional goals for a more meaningful experience.
Our orthopaedic physiotherapy service provides inpatient care for patients undergoing a range of orthopaedic procedures, including spinal, soft tissue, and joint replacement surgeries.
The team can also issue and fit orthopaedic equipment, such as crutches, aircast boots, and shoulder slings.
Our cardiothoracic physiotherapy service provides inpatient and outpatient care to cardiac and respiratory patients.
We also offer individualised assessment and management for outpatients who require complex care, including patients with breathing pattern disorders or who require long-term management of respiratory symptoms to improve their lung health.
Our adult occupational therapy services include inpatient rehabilitation and discharge planning, outpatient upper limb and cognitive rehabilitation and equipment prescription, and home assessments.
Within the inpatient environment, our occupational therapists work across the medical, surgical, and oncology wards, acute admissions unit (AAU), and adult intensive care unit.
Our service includes:
- functional assessment, including transfer and mobility assessment, wash and dress, and toileting assessment
- cognitive assessments and rehabilitation
- upper limb assessments and rehabilitation
- home visits to assess a patient’s home environment and functional performance with the home
- equipment assessments with specialised equipment suppliers and technicians
- discharge planning and equipment prescription
Hand therapy is type of rehabilitative therapy focused on treating conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper limb, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sprains, fractures, tendon injuries, and post-surgical recovery.
Hand therapists use a combination of manual therapy, targeted exercises, fabricating or off-the-shelf splinting, wound care, and patient education to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent long-term complications.
Complementary therapies are provided alongside conventional medical treatment to help manage symptoms, alleviate stress and tension, and promote wellbeing.
We provide both massage therapy and reiki healing, which are applied to energy centres within the body to help release blocked emotions, reduce stress, and promote emotional wellbeing.
Our speech and language therapists (SLTs) provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions to adults with swallowing (dysphagia), communication, and voice disorders.
We also provide a comprehensive service to patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatments, to ensure the best outcomes and quality of life.
Our SLTs see patients across all inpatient wards and run a well-established outpatient clinic. Our therapists specialise in instrumental swallowing assessments, including video fluoroscopy and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
Our paediatric physiotherapists provide a range of assessments and interventions for babies, children, and young people up to the age of 18, for issues such as developmental concerns or following an injury. Patients are seen in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Conditions commonly seen by our physiotherapists include:
- head turning preference (torticollis)
- concerns around neurodevelopment or reaching motor milestones
- hypermobility and joint laxity
- known neurological, neuromuscular, or genetic conditions, or difficulties with motor coordination
We also specialise in assessing and treating orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation, such as lower limb injuries and scoliosis.
Children’s occupational therapy focuses on helping babies, children, and young people to develop the skills needed for learning and participating in age-appropriate activities like play, school skills, and self-care.
Our therapists provide evidence-based assessments and interventions, specialising in both neurological and developmental coordination disorders.
Common reasons that patients are referred to our service include:
- delayed early milestones
- concerns around prematurity, neurology, or neurodevelopment
- joint laxity
- difficulties with handwriting, learning new motor skills (like dressing or using cutlery), and/or keeping up with peers in nursery, school, or playground
