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Description: . . . . Patient Information. 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..

. . . . Patient Information. 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.. 

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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.

Physiotherapists (‘Physios’) work in a wide variety of health settings such 
as intensive care, stroke recovery, care of the elderly, on medical and 
surgical wards and outpatient clinics.

They use their knowledge and skills to help patients regain movement and 
to improve a broad range of other physical problems associated with 
different 'systems' of the body. In particular they treat the following 
conditions:

 Neurological (brain and nervous system such as movement problems)

 Musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones, such as back pain, neck

 Cardiovascular and Respiratory (heart and lungs and associated

Your Physiotherapist will discuss with you any problems you are having. 
These may include:

 Getting on/off your chair, toilet, bed

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All qualified Physiotherapists have completed at least a three year course 
of study and must be state registered. They work closely with other 
professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers and occupational 
therapists.

Qualified Physiotherapists wear a uniform in white and navy blue and 
assistants wear grey and black.

Physiotherapists can be seen in both inpatient and outpatient settings and 
referral is via your Consultant.

You can contact your Physiotherapy team on:

The Trust has access to interpreting and translation services. If you need 
this information in another language or format please contact the team and 
we will do our best to meet your needs.

To give feedback on this leaflet please email feedback@uhcw.nhs.uk

Document History 
Department 
Physiotherapy

Contact Tel  25034 
Updated 
October 2021