Physiotherapy for adults

You might be referred to us if you have problems with: 

• Bones, joints or muscles
• Your brain or nervous system
• Your heart or circulation  
• Your lungs or breathing 

We can also support you in lowering the risk of future injuries or health problems. 

Our treatments include:

There are a few things you will need to know when attending your first physiotherapy outpatient appointment:  

About your appointment

The first session may last up to an hour so we can assess your history and examine you thoroughly.  

What to bring

• You may be asked to fill out forms, so bring your reading glasses if you need them. We can assist you with the forms if necessary.  

• We’ll ask some questions about your health, so bringing a list of your medications will be helpful. Also any tests or scan results that you've had elsewhere.  

• The examination may require you to undress, so it’s a good idea to bring shorts and a vest top, or wear clothing that makes it easy for us to check your movement.  

At your appointment

• Check in at the kiosk when you arrive. If you can't use the check-in kiosk, speak to our reception team.  

• We’ll ask about your home, family, work and hobbies to understand the physical demands of your daily life.  

• If you’d like to have a friend or family member with you during the appointment , let your physiotherapist know. We may ask a chaperone to observe the examination.

• At the end of the assessment, we’ll discuss and agree on your treatment goals. In some cases, your treatment may begin at your next visit.  

If you can't come to your appointment, tell us. Call the number in your letter at least 24 hours before your appointment and we'll give you a new date. 

Finding us at Central Middlesex Hospital

1. From main entrance take the first left after Costa.  
2. Follow the corridor to orthopaedics waiting area. 
3. Take the first left to physiotherapy reception.

Reception  

• Our reception is open 8.30am to 4pm.
• Call us on:
  • 020 8453 2234
  • 020 8453 2548  

• Our reception is open 8.30am to 4pm.
• Call us on 020 8967 5487. 

From main entrance:

You may be referred to one of our specialist teams during your inpatient stay. Their aim is to help you gain as much function and independence as possible. 

A&E frailty team will assess you at your A&E visit you if you are at risk of falling and to help identify the most appropriate care pathway for you. 

Neurology and stroke team provide rehabilitation if you are receiving care following a stroke or neurological condition.  

Older adults and acute medical physiotherapy team will see you to provide advice, support and equipment to help you with your mobility when leaving hospital. 

Orthopaedic physiotherapy team will see you to provide treatment and support following a traumatic bone injury or planned joint surgery. 

Respiratory, medicine and surgery therapy team will see you if you have a pre-existing chest condition, or if you develop chest or mobility problems whilst in hospital.  

Vascular physiotherapy team will see you if you are a vascular patient who requires mobility assessment, rehabilitation support or specialist respiratory management after a recent operation. 

Women’s health physiotherapy team will assess you if you have a urological, gynaecological or bowel condition.