Physiotherapy for the limb amputation service

The physiotherapy team are based in York Hospital, working as part of the specialist Vascular Team and work closely with Occupational Therapists.

They provide pre-operative assessment of those facing prospective major limb amputation, inpatient rehabilitation, management and treatment of allpatients following acute amputation, support to colleagues in managing inpatients with a previous amputation, and discharge planning.

Additionally we provide regular outpatient rehabilitation and follow-up treatment to prospective prosthetic limb users, outpatient reviews of previous prosthesis users, and domiciliary visits.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.