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.

Physiotherapy for patients recovering from head and neck surgery

Description:
This information sheet is for patients who are having surgery for conditions affecting their mouth, jaw, face and/or neck. It explains how physiotherapy can help you recover from your operation.

Pilates exercises for above knee amputees

Description:
This booklet includes useful exercises for people who have had above knee amputations, as well as for those who have had bilateral amputations, below knee amputations and non-amputees.

Post-polio syndrome - Advice on the management of your symptoms

Description:
This booklet aims to help people with post-polio syndrome relieve their symptoms and stay independent.

Prosthetic leg - Using your prosthetic leg

Description:
This information sheet helps to answer some of the questions you might have about using a prosthetic leg.

Reconditioning and exercise class

Description:
This leaflet is for patients that have been referred to the reconditioning and exercise class at Guy's Hospital. It provides information about the class and about exercising at home between classes.

Rehabilitation after your leg amputation

Description:
This booklet is about having a lower limb amputation and your rehabilitation after the operation. The aim is to help you and your family, friends or carers understand more about amputation and what to expect after your surgery. It will outline your rehabilitation process from the day you have surgery to when you leave hospital and tell you about the services available to you.

Remaining foot care

Description:
This leaflet explains more about looking after your remaining foot after amputation.

Renal rehabilitation

Description:
This leaflet provides information about renal rehabilitation.

Returning to running after an injury

Description:
Patient information leaflet that providesa plan for returning to your running activities. For runners who are restarting training, or recovering from an injury.

Scaitica - How to cope

Description:
This leaflet offers information and advice on sciatica and how to manage the symptoms.
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