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Adult Physiotherapy Services

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy-outpatients

  • Provides treatment plans for musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain, post‑surgery recovery, and osteoarthritis.
  • Services are for adults and are accessed via GP or other healthcare professional referral.

Community Physiotherapy Service (East Berkshire) Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/community-physiotherapy-service-east-berkshire

  • Offers physiotherapy support at home for people who are housebound.
  • Up to six sessions are available, covering musculoskeletal injuries, orthopaedic issues, age‑related mobility problems, and neurological conditions.
  • Referrals must come from a GP or other healthcare professional and are sent to the Berkshire Integrated Hub. No self‑referrals are accepted.
  • During the assessment you will wear comfortable clothing; the appointment lasts about one hour and may include a personalised rehabilitation programme, one‑to‑one physiotherapist sessions, pain‑management advice, equipment loans, and functional task practice.
  • Equipment such as walking sticks, frames, or toileting aids may be provided if needed.
  • Support typically lasts up to six weeks, with home exercise programmes to continue progress.

Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/assessment-and-rehabilitation-centre

  • Focuses on physiotherapy‑only assessments and treatments aimed at rehabilitation after illness, injury, or surgery.
  • Appointments last around 45‑50 minutes and may include walking‑aid assessments, group exercise classes, and education on fall prevention.

Integrated Pain and Spinal Service (Berkshire West) Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/integrated-pain-and-spinal-service-berkshire-west

  • Provides advanced physiotherapy practitioner (APP) assessment and treatment for spinal and pain conditions.
  • APPs are highly experienced physiotherapists with additional qualifications.

Children and Young People (CYP) Physiotherapy Services

Physiotherapy Service for Children and Young People Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-service-for-children-and-young-people

  • Supports children and young people aged 0‑19 to develop gross‑motor skills, improve posture and mobility, and use specialist equipment (seating, standing frames, mobility aids, splints).
  • Offers help for neurological conditions; does not treat musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as painful joints, muscles, or broken bones – those are referred to the Dingley Paediatric Physiotherapy Service.
  • Referrals for children in Berkshire West (Wokingham, Reading, West Berkshire) are made via an online referral form and can include medical reports sent to cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk.
  • For preschool‑aged children in Wokingham and Reading, referrals must be sent directly to the Dingley Paediatric Physiotherapy Service (see Royal Berkshire Hospital website for details).
  • Contact numbers for the service locations:
  • Email enquiries can be sent to cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk.
  • The service is part of the Children’s and Young People’s Integrated Therapies team and aims to maximise independence in daily life.

This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients Adults Treatment plans to manage or improve musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain, recovery from surgery, and osteoarthritis. Go to service

Community Physiotherapy Service (East Berkshire)

Preparing for an assessment You should wear loose, comfortable clothing for your assessment, which will take place in your home and last around one hour. You’re welcome to have a family member or friend at your appointment, as they can support you with any exercises and advice that we provide. We will recommend the right support to suit your needs, which may include: a personalised rehabilitation programme in your home or local environment, to do on your own or together with your carers, family, or friends one-to-one sessions with an experienced Physiotherapist and/or Multitherapy Assistant pain management advice referral to other appropriate services practice mobility and functional tasks assessments for, and possible loans or supply of, equipment (dependent on need) We can also provide guides on how to manage your condition in the long-term.

Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Some of your physiotherapy may be delivered through group sessions with other service users which run for up to an hour. These classes are designed to improve strength, stability, and mobility, and we also provide education about common causes of falls and practical tips to prevent them.

Integrated Pain and Spinal Service (Berkshire West) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients Adults Treatment plans to manage or improve musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain, recovery from surgery, and osteoarthritis. Go to service

Physiotherapy Service for children and young people | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire West (Wokingham, Reading or West Berkshire) If your child is 0-19 years old and has a Berkshire West GP, please refer by filling out the online referral form. When the online referral form has been filled in, any relevant medical reports can also be sent to cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk. Once a referral is made, it will be triaged (looked at by a clinician) to see how we can help. This may include telephone advice, signposting to other services or a local clinic/school assessment. For preschool-aged children in Wokingham and Reading Referrals from GPs and consultants must be made directly to Dingley Paediatric Physiotherapy Service. Please refer to the Royal Berkshire Hospital website for details of their referral criteria and how to contact them. Make a referral Ways to refer

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Community Physiotherapy Service (East Berkshire)

Support at home for housebound adults who are unable to attend clinic appointments, including a personalised rehabilitation plan.
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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients

Treatment plans to manage or improve musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain, recovery from surgery, and osteoarthritis.
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Physiotherapy self-care leaflets

Helpful physiotherapy leaflets for managing pain and supporting rehabilitation.
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Guidance to help manage lower back pain and improve mobility with physiotherapy.
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Shoulder, arm, and hand pain

Advice on physiotherapy exercises and treatments for arm pain or injuries.
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Hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain

Information on physiotherapy support for hip, leg, and foot pain, injuries, and rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapy Service for children and young people

Help for children and young people up to the age of 19 who have difficulties with gross motor skills, including posture and mobility.
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Knee osteoarthritis

Discover different things you can do to help reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis, including simple physiotherapy exercises.
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Foundation House

Home to our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients and School-Aged Immunisation Services.

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Musculoskeletal Community Specialist Service (Berkshire West)

Assessments, diagnostics, and management of problems relating to peripheral joints, such as shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.