Physiotherapy
We aim to help restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
Welcome to the Physiotherapy service at University Hospitals Dorset, we aim to help restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. Often patients can benefit from some reliable and up-to-date self-help information. If you are an adult with a musculoskeletal condition, please take the time to look and see if there is something to help you on the MSK matters website.
What is physiotherapy?
- Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
- Physiotherapists help people through the use of movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
- They maintain heath for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
What do physiotherapists do?
- Physiotherapy is a science based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing, which includes the patient’s general lifestyle.
- At the core is the patients’ involvement in their own care, through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.
- Children's physiotherapy
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Orthopaedic therapy
- Falls prevention and recovery
- Diet advice
Please note, not all of the above services are available at each hospital.
Treatment options
Within the therapy services department we provide many treatments for a large range of joint, nerve and soft tissue problems. Here are a few brief descriptions.
- Hydrotherapy
- Manual therapy such as massage and manipulation
- Gym rehabilitation
- Amputee care
- Posture assessment and advice
- Clinical pilates
- Patient information leaflets
- Women’s health
- Hand therapy
- Exercise referral scheme
Please note, not all of the above treatment options are available at each hospital.
You can be referred into the service by a health professional, GP, consultant or doctor.
Useful information
Therapy outpatients reception Poole Hospital: 0300 019 2121
Therapy outpatients reception Bournemouth/Christchurch Hospital: 0300 019 4740
Opening times: Monday - Friday 8.10am - 4.30pm
