Physiotherapy

Our services

This is a Shropshire-wide service but is not offered in Oswestry at present.

The people we see

This services sees patients aged over 16 who have injuries and conditions which affect the muscles, joints, and soft tissues.

New patients

Patients are referred into the services by their General Practitioner or a consultant.

Services we do not offer

• Massage therapy
• Outpatient neurological physiotherapy
• Outpatient respiratory physiotherapy
• Outpatient paediatric physiotherapy

What to bring with you

• List of current medication
• Clothing suitable for examination such as shorts

Where are we?

Physiotherapy is offered at community hospitals and some medical practices across the county on a sessional basis

Who are we?

Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability, combining knowledge and skill to improve health and well-being (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, 2011)

This service is provided to patients of all ages in the following settings:

• Outpatients on wards in community hospitals
  
• Outpatients in clinics held in community hospitals or in satellite clinics around Shropshire
  
• In patients' homes, schools or nurseries as part of an integrated team approach to patient care. The team here can include district nurses, occupational therapists and other specialists.

The service is divided into the following:

• Children's community physiotherapy
  
• Inpatient physiotherapy for adults in the community hospitals
  
• Outpatient adult physiotherapy
  
• Physiotherapy as part of the integrated team in patients' homes.

Outpatients (adults)

This service is run by chartered physiotherapists providing the following outpatient services in clinics across the county:

• Outpatient musculosketal physiotherapy
• Outpatient neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy
• Respiratory outpatient physiotherapy
• Women's health outpatients physiotherapy

Outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy

This is a specialised area treating injuries and conditions which affect the muscles, joints, and soft tissue. Conditions the service may help with include:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Cartilage tears
• Fracture rehabilitation
• Ligament sprains
• Muscle strains
• Pre and post surgery rehabilitation
• Post fracture rehabilitation

The service provides musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment to optimise healing and speed the recovery process. The team works with the patient to set goals and develop appropriate rehabilitation and self management plans.

Some of the treatments which the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist may use include:

• Exercise Therapy
• Manual Therapy
• Self-management strategies

Outpatient women's health physiotherapy

This service aims to help female patients with incontinence problems. The service provides a thorough assessment by asking questions and examing patients. Treatment may include a home pelvic floor exercise programme and advice on lifestyle habits.