The Adult Outpatient Physiotherapy Service provides a musculoskeletal service to large parts of Central Cheshire.
The Service primarily treats adults, but will accept referrals for children (6+) where the primary problem is a musculoskeletal disorder, e.g. knee pain.
Aims of service
The service aims to provide specialist assessment of patients with a wide range of joint and muscular related problems in a range of venues to provide local care to patients.
This includes an assessment to identify the cause of the problem and to implement an agreed care programme with patients.
The Physiotherapist will provide specialist physiotherapy treatment where indicated, and provide all patients with expert advice on the ongoing self-management of their condition.
Where indicated, patients will be referred onto specialist rehabilitation classes or an Advanced Clinical Specialists to ensure a comprehensive package of assessment and treatment within the Physiotherapy service.
The service also provides rehabilitation to improve the outcome following surgery e.g. knee joint replacement or trauma e.g. fractures.
SELF-HELP LEAFLETS FOR YOUR MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITION
- Everybody Health - Health Programmes • Everybody Health and Leisure
- Brio Leisure - https://
www. brioleisure.org/ what-we-offer/ wellbeing - Social Prescribing:
- Cheshire East - Social Prescribing (cheshireeast.gov.uk)
- Cheshire West and Chester - Social Prescribing Link Workers | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk)
- Talking Therapies:
Please read the following leaflet prior to completing a self-referral form, for a better insight into what physiotherapy is and what to expect.
If you feel that physiotherapy is still right for you then please complete our self-referral form:
South Cheshire and Vale Royal Physiotherapy Self Referral Form (office.com)
- Alsager - Alsager Primary Care Centre
- Barnton – Oakwood Medical Centre
- Crewe – Eaglebridge Health and Wellbeing Centre, Leighton Hospital
- Middlewich – Middlewich Saline
- Nantwich – Church View Primary Care Centre
- Northwich – Victoria Infirmary
- Sandbach - Ashfields Primary Care Centre
- Winsford – Dene Drive Primary Care Centre
Clinics typically run from 8:30am – 5pm, however; many clinics do offer earlier or later appointments.
During your physiotherapy journey you may be treated by one, or a combination of the following:
- Physiotherapist
- Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
- Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Physiotherapy Student
What should I bring to my appointment?
- A pair of shorts for assessment of leg and foot
- Vest top for assessment of back / shoulders / neck
- A list of medication you are taking.
Can my child attend alone?
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What does the Physiotherapist need to know?
Please inform the physiotherapist when you arrive if you have an electrical implant e.g. pacemaker or if you may by pregnant.
What happens at my first appointment?
- On your arrival, please report to the Physiotherapy Department / Reception.
- You will then be assessed by a physiotherapist.
- A treatment plan will be discussed and agreed with you.
- The physiotherapist will only treat the condition you have been referred with.
- The initial visit may take 45 minutes.
- Your first visit may not involve any treatment.
How will my follow up appointment be arranged?
If you need further appointments, a mutually convenient appointment time is usually arranged between you and your physiotherapist. You may be seen by a different therapist.
What do I do if I cannot attend my appointment?
If you are unable to attend for your appointment, you must contact one of the following depending on where your appointment is booked at, as soon as possible, to cancel your appointment:
- The Therapy Booking Centre on 01270 278310 if your appointment is at a community site.
- Leighton Hospital Physiotherapy Department on 01270 612350
- Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, Physiotherapy Department on 01606 564076
What happens if I do not attend my appointment?
If you fail to attend without advising us, you may be discharged, and your doctor informed.
How long will my treatment session last?
Patients will have a treatment time of approximately 20-30 minutes, but this does vary depending on the type of treatment used.
Please arrive on time. If you arrive late, it may not be possible for you to be seen as other patients will have been booked in.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
This varies from patient to patient and depends on your condition. Some patients may only need to attend once. If you are not making progress with treatment, further options will be discussed.
