Lumbar spine class

You may be referred into the 'Managing your back' class by your NHS physiotherapist, to see your NHS physiotherapist will need a referral from your GP, consultant or via NHS staff self referral scheme from occupational health.

The programme will consist of an evidence based exercise circuit, we use plenty of equipment and host a lively event. Classes are held weekly, three sessions consecutively per person at dates arranged by your physiotherapist. Remember to take things at your own pace. The class is managed by a senior physiotherapist and run by a qualified member of staff.

Classes are run in a group circuit format and an education session is held at the end.

The classes run on:

Thursdays 2.50- 3.50 pm.

We do not run sessions on bank holidays.

The lumbar spine class is run in the therapy services department gym which is located on the lower ground floor, entrance 8.

Please report to the physiotherapy outpatients reception on arrival, then take a seat in the waiting area near the gym and you will be called into the class.

Please wear suitably loose clothing for an active class such as t-shirt.

If unable to attend please let us know 0300 019 2121. If we are not informed this will go down as a ‘did not attend’. You will then be discharged and this will be corresponded to your GP.

Circuit training classes

You may be referred into the circuits class by your NHS physiotherapist, to see your NHS physiotherapist will need a referral from your GP, consultant or via NHS staff self referral scheme from occupational health.

The programme will consist of an evidence based exercise circuit tailored by your physiotherapist to your rehabilitation needs.

Classes are held four times a week, usually you will agree an amount with your physiotherapist, and are likely to have your exercise programme updated periodically. Remember to take things at your own pace.

Classes are run in a group format, it is supervised by a qualified member of staff and managed by a senior physiotherapist.

The classes run

Monday 10:50am – 12:30pm

Tuesday 8:30 – 10:00am

Thursday 8:30 – 10:00am

Friday 10:50am – 12:30pm

We do not run sessions on bank holidays.

The circuits class is run in the therapy services department gym which is located on the lower ground floor, entrance 8.

Please report to the physiotherapy outpatients reception on arrival, then take a seat in the waiting area near the gym and you will be called into the class.

• Please wear suitably loose clothing for an active class such as t-shirt.
• Please ensure you have been inducted to the gym and have practiced your exercises.
• If unable to attend please let us know 0300 019 2121. If we are not informed this will go down as a ‘did not attend’. You will then be discharged and this will be corresponded to your GP.

Knee replacement classes

If you have had a surgical knee replacement you may be referred into the knee replacement class by your NHS physiotherapist.

To see your physiotherapist you will need a referral from your GP, consultant or via staff self referral scheme from occupational health.

The programme will consist of an evidence based exercise circuit, we use plenty of equipment and host a lively event. Classes are held weekly, a maximum of four consecutive sessions are allowed per person, remember to take things at your own pace.

Fridays at 2.30-3.45pm.

The knee rehabilitation class is held in the therapy services department gym which is located on the lower ground floor, entrance eight.

Before your first session please arrive ten minutes early to complete the questionnaire provided by your physiotherapist and bring it with you. Once you have finished your final class session you are asked to complete this questionnaire once again, the difference between your first and last scores are used by our staff to audit the class and provide information to the GP or Occupational health. The class is managed by a senior physiotherapist and run by a qualified member of staff.

In addition there is a patient satisfaction survey which is your opportunity to feedback to us.

Please report to the physiotherapy outpatients reception on arrival, then take a seat in the waiting area near the gym and you will be called into the class.

Please wear suitably loose clothing which allows exposure of your knee, and is comfortable for an active class such as trainers.

If unable to attend please let us know 0300 019 2121. If we are not informed this will go down as a ‘did not attend’. You will then be discharged and this will be corresponded to your GP.

Shoulder classes

You may be referred into the shoulder class by your NHS physiotherapist, to see your NHS physiotherapist will need a referral from your GP, consultant or via NHS staff self referral scheme from occupational health.

The programme will consist of a specially designed shoulder exercise circuit, we use plenty of equipment and host a lively event. Classes are held twice a weekly:

Mondays and Fridays at 12.30-1.30pm sessions do not run on bank holidays.

Before your first session please take the time to complete the questionnaire provided by your physiotherapist and bring it with you. Once you have finished your final class session you are asked to complete this questionnaire once again, the difference between your first and last scores are used by our staff to audit the class and provide information to the GP or Occupational health.

In addition there is a patient satisfaction survey which is your opportunity to feedback to us.

The shoulder rehabilitation class takes place in the hand therapy room, therapy services department which is located on the lower ground floor, entrance 8.

Please report to the physiotherapy outpatients reception on arrival, then take a seat in the waiting area and you will be called into the class. The class is managed by a senior physiotherapist and run by a qualified member of staff. Please wear suitably loose clothing for an active class such as t-shirt.

If unable to attend please let us know 0300 019 2121. If we are not informed this will go down as a ‘did not attend’. You will then be discharged and this will be corresponded to your GP.