Physiotherapy
Te: 0191 512 8442
The physiotherapy team offer a range of services to in-patients, day service patients and out-patients with a life limiting illness and are referred by our consultants, Lymphoedema team and specialist nursing team. We help to manage symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Breathlessness
- Decreased muscle strength
- Decreased movement
- Mobility problems
Following assessment we can offer:
- Acupuncture
- Exercise provision (group or individual)
- Provision of walking aids
- Moving and handling advice
- TNS
- Breathlessness management
- Pain management
- Liaison with other agencies
- Liaison with relatives/carers as appropriate
We aim to improve quality of life by helping people to maintain a level of independence and adapt to changes in their mobility and function by empowering the individual with tools to self manage their condition. This can help people to have a sense of control in their lives by working towards realistic, achievable goals.
For further information please click on the image below to access the Physiotherpay Leaflet:
