Our Physiotherapy department provides a patient-focussed physiotherapy service centred on evidence-based best practices to provide high-quality care.
Our programmes aim to increase your level of health and fitness, enabling you to safely return to your daily life.
Who we treat
Our physiotherapists specialise in prehabilitation and recovery for outpatients and inpatients being treated at Hermitage Clinic. We see patients for:
- neck and back rehabilitation
- sports orthopaedic rehabilitation
- rheumatology and arthritis
- tendonitis
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- post-operative care
- cancer and lymphoedema care
- respiratory care
- neurological rehabilitation
- orthotic prescription and biomechanical evaluation
- critical care support
Services
Our expert team will assess you before offering advice and providing a personalised programme of care. We offer a full range of physiotherapy services, including:
- hand therapy
- soft tissue techniques
- joint mobilisation
- electrotherapy
- personalised exercise programmes
- manual therapy
- massage gun therapy
- acupuncture
- laser treatment
- pilates
Hand therapy
Hermitage Clinic specialises in hand therapy. Hand therapy combines occupational therapy and physiotherapy techniques to promote healing and restore function to hands and upper limbs.
Our hand therapist sees patients with conditions such as tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. They can treat fractures, burns, lacerations and amputations, and also give advice on how to manage your condition during daily life.
Our therapists use techniques including:
- splinting
- joint mobilisation
- stretching
- retraining
- scar management
At Hermitage Clinic, we also offer surgical repairs to tendons and nerves.
Group classes
Contact us if you'd like to book in
As part of your physiotherapy programme, we may suggest you come to one of our in-clinic group classes. These classes are solely for patients who have undergone treatment and need physiotherapy as part of their recovery.
Rehabilitative group classes are open to patients who have had:
- total knee replacement
- total hip replacement
- lumbar spine surgery
All classes are on a Tuesday afternoon.
Insurance
Not all services are covered by health insurance. To find out if you're covered, contact your health insurance provider before your visit.
Visit our Health insurance and self-pay page for more information.
Payment
Please note payment for all physiotherapy services must be made on the day of treatment.
You may be able to claim fees on your insurance.