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What are home exercise plans?
Once you have been assessed and a working diagnosis has been established, your physiotherapist will usually give you a home exercise plan to follow.
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What are one to one supervised movement re-education sessions?
A course of these sessions may be offered to you by your physiotherapist.
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What is biofeedback?
Information for patients on biofeedback techniques.
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What is sports injury assessment and management?
Treatment can vary widely, from advice on the management of acute injury (sprains and strains etc), through to assessment to determine if further investigations are required and often involves the diagnosis of muscle imbalance for the prevention of further injury in the future.
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What are individualised gym programmes?
Your physiotherapist may prescribe a gym programme for you in one of our gyms, located at Cleveland Health Centre, One Life Centre Middlesbrough, Redcar Primary Care Hospital, East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital and Guisborough Primary Care Hospital.
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What are rehabilitation groups?
We have a variety of classes and groups running across our main departments. After assessment, your physiotherapist may refer you into one of these groups.
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What is post surgical or fracture rehabilitation?
Information on rehabilitation that occurs following surgery.
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What are mobility assessments?
You may be sent to see us if another health care professional feels that an aspect of your mobility will put you at risk of further injury or if they feel it may have a detrimental effect on your daily activities and general health.
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What is balance and proprioception training?
Find out about balance and proprioception training.
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What are spinal mobilisations?
If your physiotherapist feels it is appropriate, they may suggest that they provide spinal mobilisations. This may be included as part of a rehabilitation programme including a home exercise plan.
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What are peripheral joint mobilisations?
Find out about peripheral joint mobilisations.
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What is traction?
After assessment, your physiotherapist may suggest trying a course of traction. This is done within the department and can help in the treatment of neck problems.
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What is soft tissue manipulation?
Soft tissues include, muscles, tendons ligaments, and nerves.
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What is postural and ergonomic advice?
Posture is the way in which somebody holds his or her body.
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What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is used, where appropriate by some of our physiotherapists to help control pain.
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What is electrotherapy?
There are several treatment modalities that may come under the umbrella of electrotherapy.
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What is hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy?
What to expect at your hydrotherapy session.
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What are joint supports and walking aids?
After assessment, if your physiotherapist feels that it is appropriate they may recommend provision of a walking aid or joint support.
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What is therapeutic supportive strapping?
After a thorough assessment, your physiotherapist may feel that it is appropriate to use therapeutic strapping.
