Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
Contact: (0191) 282 4859 - Barbara Pickering, Head of Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists treat patients of all ages with a wide range of physical problems and conditions arising from illness, injury, disability or ageing, such as:
- injuries and fractures (including sports injuries)
- conditions affecting bones and joints
- strokes and neurological conditions
- post surgical rehabilitation
- intensive care or terminal illness
- chest conditions
- posture and movement
Personalised care to meet your needs
We also offer some more specialised services which include the following:
- Moving and Handling Service
- Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service and
- Special Seating Service
Our physiotherapists can assess your condition and develop a personalized care pathway to include manual therapy, movement and exercise, hydrotherapy, and sometimes the use of technological equipment, for example ultrasound.
They also offer specialist advice and guidance on how to avoid injury and promote future health and well-being, adopting an all encompassing holistic approach to your care and treatment.
You can be referred to our service by your hospital doctor or your GP for some of our outpatient services.
