Student-led Physiotherapy Clinic

This term time clinic is unique. Your initial consultation will be with one or more student physiotherapists (depending on what stage they are at in their placement) who may be required to consult with their clinical educator, as part of the student assessment criteria for their placement. This may lengthen your appointment slightly but by taking part in this clinic you are actively supporting their personal and professional development whilst also receiving excellent physiotherapy care.

The consultation will include:

• Case history – This will include a thorough assessment of your health condition including your medical history and current physical abilities, pain levels and the specific circumstances of your injury or condition.
• Physical examination – An assessment of your posture, movement, and physical capabilities which may include testing your flexibility, strength, balance, joint mobility, and other relevant physical characteristics.
• Diagnosis - The information you provide during this assessment along with the physical examination will help the student/s to form a diagnosis.
• Treatment – Treatment options will be discussed with you as a process of shared decision-making. A treatment plan will then be agreed which is likely to include follow-up appointments. Occasionally we are presented with a condition that requires treatment other than physiotherapy and in these circumstances we will refer you on to other health professionals.
• Home Exercise Program – A personalised home exercise plan will be prepared for you. Feedback on how this exercise regime is helping relieve your injury or condition will be welcomed as part of your follow-up appointments
• Open gym sessions - Clinical patients and those who have been discharged are welcome to join our Friday morning open gym sessions where exercise programs can be followed as well as taking full advantage of the range of (HUR) gym equipment available during the session. Student physiotherapists will be in attendance to answer any questions and provide hints and tips on how to maximise the aims and objectives of the exercise program.