Home based physiotherapy in Hampshire
After an assessment, your goals and treatment plan will be discussed with you. Your therapy may include some of the following;
Balance and Walking
- Specific therapy for vestibular problems which cause a loss of balance
- exercise and therapy to improve balance, strength and stamina
- Improving walking, including outdoor walking practice
- advice and therapy for foot drop, including advice about splints
Falls Prevention
- advice about falls prevention and general health
- assessment with walking aids (if required)
- exercise to improve balance, mobility and confidence
- practice getting up from the floor
Improving arm function e.g. after a stroke
- hands on therapy to improve movement in the arm and reduce muscle stiffness
- exercise to improve strength
- therapy to improve function of the hand
- use of evidence based adjuncts such as mirror box and electrical muscle stimulation
Long Term Conditions e.g. Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis
- management advice specific to the condition including self management plan
- exercise and therapy to improve movement, strength, function and fitness
- Positioning management plan , including training carers/others
- advice about the management of spasticity, and treatment for muscle stiffness
- self-management plan
Other Services
- use of taping, and soft tissue therapy
- Liaise with other services including NHS teams, and onward referral
- signpost for exercise and well being
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Home based physiotherapy in Hampshire
Ravensford Physiotherapy. Address: Tanfield Park, Wickham, Hampshire PO17 5NP. Tel: 07840 037 910 Email: sarah.atherton@ravensford.co.uk