1. Physiotherapy Outpatients Department
Welcome to the
Physiotherapy Outpatients Department
London Road Community Hospital (LRCH)
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2. “Physiotherapy is something you do, not something you get”
We are here to assess, treat and provide a high quality physiotherapy service to the public.
“Physiotherapy is something you do, not something you get”
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3. Meet the team

4. Meet the team
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5. Follow-up Appointments 20 minutes
New Appointments
40 minutes
Follow-up Appointments
20 minutes
Please note these times include face to face
consultations and any paperwork/report writing related
to your treatment; therefore your time with the
physiotherapist may be slightly less than the above
times.

6. What to expect during your first appointment
Assessment
What to expect during your first appointment
Detailed questioning about:
Your problem
Medical history
Current medication
Physical examination (time allowing)
Discussion of diagnoses, treatment plan, treatment and advice (time allowing)

7. Assessment
Each new patient will be fully assessed and a treatment plan developed by a fully qualified chartered physiotherapist, or a supervised student.
Following each assessment you will be given an explanation of the findings and treatment options will be discussed and agreed.

8. Treatment Options
Manual Therapy
This form of treatment uses the therapists hands on skills
to mobilise and manipulate joints to achieve treatment
goals
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9. This can be used to aid healing rate and tissue repair.
Treatment Options
Electrotherapy
This can be used to aid healing rate and tissue repair.

10. Treatment Options
Home Exercise Plan
The physiotherapist will provide you with a detailed
exercise programme to achieve your agreed goals.

11. Gym Ball The gym ball classes at LRCH are a fun way to train the
Treatment Options
Gym Ball
The gym ball classes at LRCH are a fun way to train the
“core” spinal or “corset” muscles.

12. Tai Chi Tai Chi (pronounced “Tie Chee”) is an ancient Chinese
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi (pronounced “Tie
Chee”) is an ancient Chinese
martial art developed over
700 years ago.
It is a low impact form of
exercise combining gentle
smooth and slow
movements.

13. Back to Fitness A group exercise class with circuit based exercises
Treatment Options
Back to Fitness
A group exercise class with circuit based exercises
Aims to:
Improve movement & flexibility
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Increase confidence in your spine & body
Improve strength & stability
Improve balance & coordination
Sense of wellbeing

14. Back to Basics A session led by a physiotherapist to teach you about:
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Back to Basics
A session led by a physiotherapist to teach you about:
Statistics about you spinal conditions
Causes of spinal problems
Anatomy and pathology of the spine
Posture and ergonomics
The benefits of exercise and relaxation
Pacing and goal setting
Moving and handling
Sleep management
Medication

15. Exercises performed in warm water
Treatment Options
Hydrotherapy (at the Royal Derby Hospital)
Exercises performed in warm water

16. Injections Where appropriate joint injections can be performed
Treatment Options
Injections
Where appropriate joint
injections can be performed
by our clinical specialist
in the department.

17. Non Attendance
Missed hospital appointments cost the NHS more than £600 million a year.
The department has a policy for non-attendance:
We ask for 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment
If you fail to attend an appointment you must contact us within 1 week to re-book.
If you fail to attend two appointments you will be discharged

18. Important Information about Your Appointment
KEEP IT
CANCEL IT
But
DON’T MISS IT
Every missed
appointment means a
LONGER waiting list
Tel: to change appointment

19. Comments and Complaints
The department has a suggestion box, secured in the
waiting area. Any recommendations would be
appreciated.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) offers advice
to patients, relatives or carers, about any issues relating
to the hospital.
PALS
Telephone: (01332)