Outpatient physiotherapy

Lewisham's outpatient physiotherapy service provides assessment and treatment for a wide range of clinical conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy (eg joint and muscle injuries)
• Neurological rehabilitation (eg multiple mclerosis or after a stroke)
• Amputee rehabilitation
• Respiratory physiotherapy
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Women's health
• Paediatric physiotherapy
• Falls rehabilitation
  
  

What facilities and treatments are available?

The outpatient physiotherapy service provides a variety of facilities and treatments, including:

• One to one musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
• Group classes including:
  • Lower limb rehabilitation circuits class
  • Back to fitness
  • OA knee class (ESCAPE)
  • ACL rehabilitation
• Hydrotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Rehabilitation gymnasium
  
  

Where is the Outpatient Physiotherapy service located?

Outpatient physiotherapy is predominantly provided in the therapy building at University Hospital Lewisham, situated in the Blue Zone.

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We also offer physiotherapy assessments and treatments at sites other than University Hospital Lewisham. This is designed to make it easier for members of the community to access our services.

Physiotherapy services are currently available at the following locations:

• University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LH
• South Lewisham Health Centre, 50 Conisborough Crescent, Catford, SE6 2SP
• Downham Health and Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road, Bromley, BR1 5EP
• Grove Medical Centre, Windlass Place, Deptford, SE8 3QH
• The Waldron Health Centre, Stanley Street, Deptford, SE8 4BG

Although we make every effort to offer all patients a full choice of location, some conditions may require treatment at a certain place.

How to get an appointment

You can be referred to the service by your GP or consultant. Alternatively, you can also self-refer to our private physiotherapy service.

Before your appointment

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Once you've been referred by your GP, you may have a small wait to see us. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have lots of information about how to self-manage your condition whilst awaiting your physiotherapy appointment.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: Public and Patient

What to do on the day of your appointment

• Please arrive promptly for your appointment as physiotherapy appointments do run to time
• On arrival you may be asked to complete a short questionnaire regarding the condition for which you are attending physiotherapy
• If you have a lower back, hip, knee or ankle problem, please bring a pair of shorts with you (if possible) to wear during your assessment and subsequent treatment sessions
• Equally, if you have a neck, upper back or shoulder problem, you may wish to wear a vest/strap top during your consultation
• Other language or BSL interpreters can be booked to assist you, if required

Contact us

We are open Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 4.45pm.

T: 020 8333 3148
E: LH.Physio-info@nhs.net

Who are the key staff?

All of our physiotherapists are state registered by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

We have senior physiotherapists with specialties in musculoskeletal conditions, hydrotherapy, women’s health, paediatrics, amputee rehabilitation, neurology and respiratory conditions.

All therapy staff employed by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust participate regularly in robust appraisal and teaching programmes.