Physiotherapy

NHS Lanarkshire

With Covid-19 numbers now reducing. The physiotherapy service is now re-establishing services that were suspended.

Services will look a bit different moving forward and the majority will be delivered using virtual consultations. This will be done either by telephone or using a digital platform called NearMe, which is rather like FaceTime.

The service will also be able to see patients on a face to face basis, this will be done if a clinical need has been identified. If this is the case, our staff will look a bit different during these consultations and will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This is to keep both staff and service users safe.

Claire Rae, Head of Physiotherapy Services, explains what the service has been doing during the pandemic and how they are moving forward to recover physiotherapy services.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.

How Can Physiotherapy Help Me?

Physiotherapists often work as part of a multidisciplinary team in various areas of medicine and settings, including:

hospitals
community health centres or clinics
some GP surgeries
appointments may be virtual by phone or video call
Some physiotherapists can also offer home visits

Physiotherapists consider the body as a whole, rather than just focusing on the individual aspects of an injury or illness.

Some of the main approaches used by physiotherapists include:

education and advice – physiotherapists can give general advice about things that can affect your daily lives, such as posture and advice to help prevent injuries
movement, tailored exercise and physical activity advice – exercises may be recommended to improve your general health and mobility and to strengthen specific parts of your body

Physiotherapy Services Available

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