Physiotherapy patient information leaflets

Minimising the effects of physical injuries and strengthening muscles

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Many patient leaflets are tailored to your individual needs and management programme. However, a list of more general leaflets that may be useful to you is provided below.

Balance clinic - Essential information

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about your appointment in the balance clinic.

Balance organs and dizziness

Description:
This leaflet provides information about dizziness and balance difficulties.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Description:
This leaflet gives some information about benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

Breathing Techniques - Active cycles of breathing techniques

Description:
This leaflet offers more information on active cycles of breathing techniques (ACBT) and how to complete the ACBT cycle.

Breathlessness - Managing your breathlessness using a handheld fan

Description:
This leaflet explains how to use a handheld fan to manage your breathlessness.

Cancer - Physical activity following cancer diagnosis

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to offer information on why and how you can be active during and after your cancer treatment, and provides exercise examples and guidance on how to do them safely.

Caring for my arm

Description:
This booklet is for people who have a neurological disability and their carers. It is aimed at people who cannot use their hand or arm at all. It contains exercises and advice on how to care for the arm.

Chronic cough and urinary incontinence

Description:
This leaflet contains information about how a chronic cough can affect urinary incontinence.

Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine

Description:
The leaflet provides information about a CPM machine, an electronic machine that slowly and gently helps your knee to bend following surgery, when it feels tight and stiff.

COPD - Who to contact if you feel unwell

Description:
The Integrated Respiratory Team can provide you with advice and support if you feel that your symptoms are getting worse. This leaflet gives you more information on how you can get in touch if you feel unwell.
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