Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, physiological and social well being, taking account of variations in health status.
Chartered physiotherapists work in a variety of settings such as stroke recovery, elderly care, neurological rehabilitation, paediatrics, mental health, learning difficulties and musculoskeletal conditions.
Chartered physiotherapists combine their specific knowledge, skills and approach to improve a broad range of physical problems associated with different systems of the body, in particular the neuromuscular (brain and nervous system), musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones), cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs).
How to access the service
Referrals are accepted from Consultants, GP’s and other health care professionals as well as education and social services.
Locations where the service is provided
Physiotherapy services are delivered in a variety of settings:
West Park Hospital
Penn Hospital
Bilston Health Centre
Gem Children’s Centre
Phoenix Health Centre
Warstone’s Health Centre
Resource Centres
Contact details
Physiotherapy Department
West Park Hospital
Park Road West
Wolverhampton
WV1 4PW
Telephone: 01902 444282
Fax: 01902 444034
When is the service available?
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Any Other Information
Physiotherapists work as part of multidisciplinary teams; the following are some examples of what a physiotherapist does at the Trust:
- Out-patient clinics- regaining movement and strength after joint and spinal operations or injuries, or recovering from accidents or sports injuries
- Schools – working with teachers and parents to support children with developmental movement problems.
- Elderly care- maintaining mobility and independence, rehabilitation after falls, or treating arthritis or Parkinson’s disease.
- Stroke patients – helping people with paralysed limbs to restore normal movement
- Learning difficulties – developing people’s potential through exercise and recreation, assessing for specialist footwear and equipment.
- Mental health- holding relaxation sessions and improving confidence and self esteem through exercise.
