What is physiotherapy?
A science-based method of therapeutic techniques to help recovery of muscles and joints and rehabilitate them after illness, surgery and injuries. Physiotherapy helps you rebuild strength, restore your mobility, flexibility and function, it can support you back to full fitness or a more active life.
Our physiotherapists specialise in different types of physio including musculoskeletal, women’s health, maternity, post-operative, cardiorespiratory, oncology, vestibular rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation and hand therapy. We have the latest gym and rehabilitation equipment at a number of our facilities, including hydrotherapy at The Wellington Hospital, and our partnership with the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) gives you access to a standard of sports physiotherapy previously only available to elite athletes. We also offer clinical Pilates and hold running assessment clinics.
Physiotherapy treatments
Our physiotherapists practice all branches of physiotherapy. They work closely with your medical team to help give you the most appropriate treatment.
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Physio for outpatients
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Our physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions across many specialist areas - from sports injuries and back pain, to rehab after breast cancer surgery and serious accidents.As an outpatient you will have an assessment by the physio, so they can determine a programme of exercises. You'll often...
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Physio after gynaecological surgery
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Even though gynaecological surgery affects you internally rather than externally, physiotherapy can help speed up your recovery and reduce the chance of long-term side effects. Depending on the type of surgery you've had, you'll be assessed by one of our physiotherapists. If they think you could...
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Physio after a hip replacement
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If you've had hip replacement surgery with us, our physiotherapy team will work with you to create a personalised rehabilitation plan, which includes physio exercises. Initially this involves some gentle stretching and breathing exercises while you're being cared for in hospital. These exercises...
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Physio after a knee replacement
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If you've had knee replacement surgery with us, our physiotherapy team will work with you to create a personalised recovery and rehabilitation plan, which includes physiotherapy exercises. Initially this will involve some gentle stretching and breathing exercises which we recommend you complete...
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Physio for lymphoedema
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If you develop lymphoedema after having cancer treatment, a type of physio called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can help relieve the symptoms. Your physiotherapist uses light, rhythmic massage techniques to move excess fluid (lymph) towards healthy lymphnodes. These lymphnodes then drain the fluid...
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Physio after ACL surgery
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When you have ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery, physiotherapy plays a vital part in your recovery and rehabilitation. It helps you strengthen and tone your muscles and minimise muscle wastage. It also helps your knee joint regain its range of movement, as well as keeping you mobile and active....
Physiotherapy teams
Across the HCA UK network we offer physiotherapy to our inpatients, and on an outpatient basis.
Each physiotherapy team is made up of experienced physios who specialise in different areas of physiotherapy including musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological and maternity.
Whether you're an inpatient or outpatient a physiotherapist will work with you to design a therapy plan that suits your individual needs in frequency and intensity.
Physiotherapy at HCA UK is covered by most major insurers and is also available on a self pay basis.
Sports Physiotherapy
For those requiring physiotherapy in relation to a sports injury, we have specialist musculoskeletal physios at locations across London and Manchester, including the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health in London and the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance.
Neurological rehabilitation
Physiotherapy can helps with physical problems caused by a neurological condition or injury such as head trauma or stroke.
When physio is given as part of a neurological rehabilitation programme, the aim is to manage muscle contraction (spasticity), improve strength, co-ordination, balance and the ability to control movements in your body.
Our physiotherapy locations
We offer inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy at most of our facilities in London
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The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
The Waterfront Business Park
Beaufort House, Elstree Road, Elstree WD6 3BS
Contact us about our physiotherapy services
Our helpline advisors can assist with enquiries and booking an appointment with a physiotherapist.