The London Bridge Hospital: Physiotherapy in London

London Bridge Hospital, one of six owned by HCA (Hospital Corporation of America), has established an international reputation for offering the best in private healthcare in a comfortable, newly-refurbished hospital overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge.

The Physiotherapy Department, staffed by a team of senior Chartered Physiotherapists experienced in the management of sports injuries, is located in purpose-built premises within the hospital. This enhances the high standard of clinical excellence they provide while giving them the scope to expand and develop their specialist sports medicine clinics.

Physiotherapy expertise

All physiotherapists are Chartered and State Registered with post-graduate specialist skills in manipulation and sports injuries and offer a range of services such as:

• manual therapy

• electrotherapy

• Isokinetic testing

• video biomechanical analysis

• Clinical Pilates.

 An internationally renowned team of Sports Physicians and consultants also operate from the Clinic/Hospital.

The multi-sport gymnasium contains the latest state-of-the-art equipment including high performance treadmill, cycles, rowing ergometer, pilates reformer, weight stations and specialist rehabilitation equipment.

They are recognised by all major insurance companies.

Services provided include: 

Manipulation and mobilisation techniques 

These can be used to enhance pain relief and restore movement and function in all joints.

Postural advice 

All our physiotherapists are able to advise you on appropriate workstation set up ensuring you do not aggravate your condition with poor posture.

Soft tissue and sport injuries 

Their specialist skills in the treatment and early rehabilitation of sports injuries ensure a prompt return to fitness for both recreational and elite sports people.

Their gym contains the latest state-of-the-art equipment including high performance treadmill, cycles, rowing ergometer, pilates reformer, weight stations and specialist rehabilitation equipment.

Isokinetic testing and evaluation

Comprehensive strength testing, including detailed printouts and analysis of specific muscle groups. This provides excellent assessment of function as well as being a useful rehabilitation tool and providing a regular update on progress as it occurs.

Clinical pilates

Many of their physiotherapists are qualified to teach pilates as part of a treatment programme.

UVB phototherapy

Dermatological conditions such as psoriasis can be effectively treated using our specialised narrowband UVB unit.

Onward referrals

Should you require additional diagnostic tests such as x-ray and MRI, or onward referral to a specialist physician or surgeon, the Physiotherapy Clinic is able to offer you the convenience of direct access to associated specialties at London Bridge Hospital.

An internationally renowned team of Sports Physicians and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons also operates from the hospital.

In-patient treatment

Their physiotherapy team provides treatment for patients who have undergone a wide range of procedures including cardiac, orthopaedic and neurological surgery. Patients receive appropriate treatment and rehabilitation and, in preparation for their discharge, are given advice and a programme of exercises. Local patients may continue physiotherapy on an out-patients basis.

Opening hours

The physiotherapy department is open Monday-Friday, 0730-1930 hrs.

Contact details

The London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street

London SE1 2PR

Tel:  0845 602 7906

        0845 602 4255  - appointments

Fax: +44 (0)20 7407 3162

Email: info@lbh.hcahealthcare.co.uk

Website: www.londonbridgehospital.com

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