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.
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- This leaflet explains more about looking after the socks you will be provided after your amputation to help with reducing the swelling (oedema) in your stump after the surgery.
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- This leaflet explains more about looking after the socks you will be provided with after your amputation to help with reducing the swelling (oedema) in your stump after the surgery.
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- This leaflet gives you advice about recovering from your thoraco-lumbar spinal surgery. It explains the exercises you should do each day, things to look out for and some general advice about activities, such as driving and returning to sport.
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- This leaflet gives you advice on your recovery following hip dislocation surgery and exercises you should do each day. It also gives you an idea of things to look out for and general advice about activities such as driving and returning to sport.
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- This leaflet provides useful exercises and advice for patients who have had surgery for conditions affecting their thyroid gland.
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- The TKR class is a physiotherapy-led exercise class, specifically designed for people who have recently had a TKR.
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- The TKR class is a physiotherapy-led exercise class, specifically designed for people who have recently had a TKR.
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- This leaflet aims to help you understand the benefits of physiotherapy following a total knee replacement. It contains exercises and advice to help you recover to the best of your ability, and provides guidance so that you know what to expect.
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- Information leaflet for patients attending the women's dynamic control class at Guy's and St Thomas'. It explains how the class can help and sets out the exercises involved.