Physiotherapy

We are specialists in assessing and treating people with a wide range of neurological conditions including:

• stroke and brain haemorrhage
• multiple sclerosis (MS)
• traumatic brain injury.

Following a detailed assessment and identification of meaningful, personal goals a rehabilitation plan is created which may include one-to-one sessions, group sessions or a combination of both.

Based on the outcomes of the assessment, we may offer a variety of physiotherapy treatment techniques and adjuncts.

The aim of rehabilitation physiotherapy is to help people maximise their ability to participate in functional tasks and to live as independently as possible.

We do this by:

• increasing strength, flexibility, fitness and exercise tolerance
• improving posture and balance
• improving walking
• improving arm and hand function.

Services and programmes

Outpatient Rehabilitation Physiotherapy service

This is a goal-oriented service, and the intensity of treatment is dependent on clinical need.

Sessions are usually face-to-face, but we can offer virtual appointments when required.

Dependent on the individual's goals, we may arrange joint sessions with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Physiotherapists work with the medical team in the Spasticity Clinic and with Occupational Therapists in the Splinting Clinic.

Neurological Rehabilitation Outpatient MDT Clinic (including nursing)

This clinic supports people with neurological conditions when they require input from several disciplines. We assess and monitor individuals and offer rehabilitation and therapy intervention based on identified goals.

The clinic is attended by staff members from:

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Physiotherapy

dependent on the clinical needs of the individual.

Inclusion / exclusion criteria

Referral Criteria for Outpatient Physiotherapy (pdf, 206 KB)

Inpatient Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Service

Each patient will receive an intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme, including one-to-one physiotherapy and group sessions.

We set patients up with self-directed exercises on the ward, with support from family and carers where possible.

Group programmes

Arm Group

In conjunction with Occupational Therapy, focusing on increasing repetition of practice and functional upper limb rehabilitation.

Breakfast Group

In conjunction with Occupational Therapy, a social group facilitating practice of cooking-based rehabilitation goals.

Walking Group

Focuses on increasing speed, distance and quality of walking as well as dynamic gait control.

Balance Group

Focuses on improving static and dynamic standing balance.

Leg Group

Focuses on increasing strength and fitness and practising transfers / standing.

BOOST

Education-based self-management programme for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Inpatient Physiotherapy Group

Our team

The Physiotherapy Team comprises qualified Chartered Physiotherapists (registered with the CSP) who have a special interest in neurological rehabilitation.

The team is supported by Rotational Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Assistants.

Clinical teaching

The department is involved in physiotherapy training and has BSc and MSc students throughout the year from Oxford Brookes University.

Referrals

Referrals should be made in accordance with the OCE neurological rehabilitation referral process.

Referral process for Neurological Rehabilitation - inpatients

Referral process for Neurological Rehabilitation - outpatients

Referral Criteria for Outpatient Physiotherapy (pdf)

Contact us

Inpatient team

Tel: 01865 737372 / 737370

Outpatient team

Tel: 01865 73775

Email: OCEOutpatientTherapy@ouh.nhs.uk

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays)