Our Services A - Z - Orthopaedic Therapy Service
About the service
The Orthopaedic Therapy Team provides a 7 day service for adult and paediatric orthopaedic patients across both sites. Patients are assessed by the team within 24 hours of referral and a treatment plan is put in place which will facilitate a safe and timely discharge. The therapy team aim to involve both the patient and their family in all decisions regarding their treatment and plans for discharge.
Patients requiring a longer period of rehab can be referred to an intermediate care facility in their own locality. Some patients can be discharged home with the support of a social services package of care and some patients can be discharged home with a referral to an outpatient or outreach therapy team to support their continued rehabilitation.
Planned / elective procedures such as hip and knee replacements and many foot and ankle procedures are seen and assessed by the therapy prior to admission. (Joint School and Foot School) These patients attend a pre-operative assessment and education session at St Helens Hospital. The aim of these sessions is to ensure the patient is fully informed, has realistic expectations and has time to prepare, and the therapy team has time to order and get any equipment that will be essential for safe discharge in place prior to discharge.
The Outreach team provides therapy input within the patient’s own home to ensure recovery continues after they leave hospital.
The team supports the development of physiotherapy and occupational therapy students from several universities. All team members are committed to continuing their own professional development via in-service training and external training.
All staff undertake regular mandatory training to ensure safe practice.
- About the team
The team comprises of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and therapy students. We work closely with other members of the MDT such as nursing staff, the consultant team and the discharge team. We also work closely with other AHPs such as dieticians and speech and language therapists.
- Location and Contact Details
The team are based on the Orthopaedic wards at Whiston Hospital.
Ward 3E Orthopaedics - 0151 290 4352
Ward 3B - 0151 290 4445
Ward 3 Alpha - 0151 430 1186
Outpatient / Outreach - 0151 430 1158
- Information Leaflets
Title - Exercises Following Transtibial (Below Knee) Amputation
Description - This sheet has been designed to help you remember the exercises that you have been taught by your therapist. All of the exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. If you feel any pain, stop and tell your therapist or doctor.Title - Hip/Knee Replacement Follow-Up Therapy
Description - After your stay in hospital on the orthopaedic ward following hip or knee replacement surgery, you may have some muscle weakness and difficulty moving certain joints. You may be using walking aids such as crutches or a frame and be unable to walk as far as you normally would. You may also feel you are not back to your normal, day-to-day activities.Title - Knee Replacement Class
Description - As an important part of your rehabilitation following your knee replacement surgery, you are invited to attend the Knee Replacement Class to help you achieve the best outcome. You will be invited to the class soon after discharge from hospital. At times, there may be a waiting list to join the class. If so, you will be offered a 1:1 appointment whilst waiting for a space to become available in the class. This will be determined by your therapist.Title - Stage 2 exercises following total hip replacement
Description - The following exercises have been identified by your therapist to further enhance your progression and rehabilitation following your total hip replacement. Some of these exercises may replace certain exercises taught to you earlier on following surgery. Your therapist will advise which of these exercises you should be continuing with.
Page last updated on 10th May 2022
