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While your child is at home and not yet old enough to access a nursery placement, we will where possible provide additional help at home for parents of children known to physiotherapy. This will help your child achieve some areas of their development. The physiotherapist involved with your child will assess where any extra input […]

Exercise is an important part of lymphoedema management. It can help stimulate lymph flow and help decrease the swelling in your legs. When your muscles contract they act as a pump which stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the body. These exercises should be done whilst sitting in a chair. Always ensure you are […]

This booklet is for patients who have had hip fracture surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Types of Surgery The type of surgery you have will depend on: Internal Fixation Internal fixation is used to preserve your hip joint rather than replace it. Internal fixation means the hip will be fixed or stabilised using […]

General advice Your child has been given insoles to wear inside their shoes. They may be made of plastic, leather or other material and are designed to help correct the foot position. They may be half or full length. What shoes can be worn? You will be able to buy your own shoes to wear […]

Simple lymphatic drainage is a form of gentle massage to help move fluid away from a congested area towards healthy lymph nodes where it can be drained more effectively.  It is one of the four main treatments used to help manage lymphoedema and should be used alongside skincare, exercise and the use of compression garments. […]

Non – weight bearing means no weight can be put through the operated leg, this is put in place for a certain amount of time as instructed by the surgeon and allows the injured limb to heal. Static quadriceps Sit upright on your bed or the floor, with your legs out straight in front of […]

This leaflet is for patients who have had shoulder or elbow surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Surgery:………………………………………………………………………………………….. Consultant:……………………………………………………………………………………… Date of Surgery:………………………………………………………………………………. Your range of movement restrictions are:………………………………………………… You must wear your sling for:………………………………………………………………… Physiotherapist name: ………………………………………………………………………… Physiotherapist signature: ……………………………………………………………………. This leaflet contains information to help you recover from your surgery with advice and […]

The role of the Gynae-oncology Lymphoedema Clinic is to assess the extent of your lower limb swelling, and support you to self-manage your symptoms. You will be seen in the clinic by either a nurse or physiotherapist who have undergone lymphoedema training. Lymphoedema is a condition that can occur when there has been damage to […]

Healing This normally takes approximately 4-12 weeks to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop smoking while your ankle heals. Talk to your GP or go to www.smokefree.nhs.uk for more information.  Pain and Swelling Your ankle may be swollen and painful. Swelling is often worse at the end of […]

This leaflet explains more about therapeutic putty exercises for patients with issues related to their wrist, hand, or finger under the care of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital physiotherapy team. Please ensure that you only exercise as instructed by your therapist. If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to your therapist. Why should […]