Physiotherapy

Service summary

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust physiotherapy service is a single service spanning both the acute and community settings. It covers most clinical areas and inputs to multiple sites as well as patient's homes when needed.

In order to provide quality physiotherapy we are divided into clinical specialist teams. Each team can follow a patient from in-patient care to out-patient care, thus maintaining a seamless service. All teams are co-ordinated by senior staff who are specialists in their fields. They are responsible for the development of junior staff, students and assistants. All our qualified staff are registered with the Health Professions Council.

What do we do?

Physiotherapists are autonomous practitioners who can assess, diagnose and treat patients in all age groups with many different illnesses, injuries and conditions.

Physiotherapists have an important role to play in the health care of many people in many different settings. They use their expertise and skills in pain relief, movement, exercises, manual techniques and manipulation to treat, rehabilitate and re-educate people with a wide range of health problems. They work with people who have lost some movement and ability through accident, ageing, illness or disability aiming to help patients and their carers resume as active and independent a life as possible.

You can access more information about our services here.

How to get an appointment

You can be referred to the Physiotherapy department for treatment as an out patient through your GP or a Consultant (if you are under their care).

If you are an inpatient you may be seen by a physiotherapist as part of your hospital care.

What happens at your out patient appointment

During your first out patient appointment the Physiotherapist will wish to assess you, this could take between 30 - 60 minutes. Depending on the nature of your problem, you may be required to undress for the examination and may wish to bring alternative clothing with you, such as shorts or a vest top. If there is sufficient time, treatment may also take place at the first appointment and then further appointments will be agreed if necessary.

How to contact us and where to find us

For appointments:

York (01904) 725389/90

Selby (01904) 724315

E-mail: physioqueries@york.nhs.uk

Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment Triage and Treatment Service

MSK CATT Service telephone : (01904) 725252

Email: MSKCATT@york.nhs.uk

Click here for the York and Selby MSK website.

The main Physiotherapy Department at York Hospital is situated on the ground floor - click here to see a larger version of the map of the hospital below.