Physiotherapy clinic MUH

Physiotherapy Clinic MUH

Criteria for Physiotherapy Review Clinic

• Acute joint & soft tissue injury
• Ligamentous injury with no associated bony injury
• Muscle haematoma

Purpose of Physiotherapy ED Review Clinic

• Early assessment of injury
• Advice & education
• Teach basic exercises, stretches & gait re-education as appropriate to facilitate return to activity
• Refer for further outpatient physiotherapy if necessary
• Refer back if further investigation / management needed
• Treatment and discharge

Procedure

• Medics will give patient a Referral form ED reception will book the patient into the review clinic via iPM
• Physiotherapist will work alongside Consultant allowing communication and joint management of injuries
• Initially will run Monday and Friday mornings – 9 – 12.30pm
• Physiotherapist will be responsible for booking/arranging outpatient physiotherapy if required