Frequently asked questions about Physiotherapy Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy is a treatment that focuses on improving movement, function and overall well-being. It involves assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions using techniques such as exercise, manual therapy, and education.

My focus is in care of the elderly and post surgical rehabilitation.I treat arthritis and joint pain, post surgical rehabilitation including hip and knee replacements, postural related issues, neurological conditions (ie Stroke, Parkinsons etc), respiratory physiotherapy to help those having difficulty breathing or clearing their chest, as well as general aches and pains that require hands on treatment including massage.I also offering a pamper service to those caring for their elderly relatives to help ease pain and stiffness with hands on massage and physiotherapy techniques.

No referrals are required, just get in touch to book.

Penguin Pace Physiotherapy sessions are allocated 60 minutes, this will comprise of 45 minutes face to face time to allow for assessment, treatment and home exercises and 15 minutes to ensure all legal notes are professionally documented and extras such as writing letters to other health professionals or discussing your care with other health professionals involved with you are able to take place in a timely manner.Penguin Pace Pamper sessions are also allocated 60 minutes and this will comprise of a 45 minute hands on massage plus any home exercises that may be provided and also allow for all legal notes to be professionally documented.

A Penguin Pace Physiotherapy Home Visit is £100A Penguin Pace Pamper Home Visit is £80

Penguin Pace PhysiotherapyAs a new client your session will start with an informal chat around your injuries, issues and restrictions before treatment commences. Follow up sessions will start with some questions to gather the relevant information about any changes before treatment begins. The session may include hands on treatment, strengthing/mobility/balance exercises and home exercises to be completed outside of your home visits.Penguin Pace PamperAs a new client your session will start with an informal chat around your injuries, issues and restrictions before treatment commences. Follow up sessions will start with some questions to gather the relevant information about any changes before treatment begins. The session will include hands on treatment to ease tension and stiffness in the relevant area and may include home exercises to be completed outside of your home visits.

This is dependent on individual circumstances. After your initial assessment an estimate will be provided for your treatment sessions and if you do not respond to treatements as expected a letter of recommendation will be written to your GP for further investigations.

No, all equipment will be provided by your physiotherapist. For Pamper sessions space to fit a portable massage table is all that is required.

All equipment will be brought to you at home including a massage table and towels, massage cream and exercise equipment if required.You will be best to wear shorts and for females a top with thin straps to allow access to the areas where you require hands on treatment.Your first session will involve a short assessment to ensure I have all the relevant information to treat you safely and then you will receive hands on treatment for the issues you disclose.

Absolutely, I regularly visit clients in care homes, whether they are there for respite or long term care I specialise in providing physiotherapy services for the care sector and therefore am very familiar with the unique intricacies of working in the care setting and liasing with other health professionals involved in my clients care.