Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy assesses, diagnoses, treats and works to prevent, disease and disability using physical means. It aims to help restore movement and function and reduce pain and stiffness in disorders that were present from birth, acquired through an accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events. Physiotherapy can improve your physical activity while helping you to prevent further injuries.

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Physiotherapy is a science based approach to maintain and restore physical social well-being. The exercise of clinical judgement and interpretation of treatment modalities are at its core. Modalities include electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, manipulative and mobilising techniques, deep tissue massage, and individually tailored exercise programmes. 

The Physiotherapy Department is staffed by professional and experienced clinical Chartered Physiotherapists. We work to Physiotherapy Chartered Society Standards supporting best practice and will strive to provide the best in patient care. 

The department contains 6 spacious treatment rooms and a large fully equipped gym. All physiotherapy patients have a treatment plan established on assessment by their physiotherapist, which is regularly reviewed during the course of physiotherapy treatment. 

We aim to see urgent referrals within 48 hours of referral and non urgent referrals within five working days. Referrals are accepted from Consultants and GP’s. Self paying patients may refer themselves for physiotherapy. Discharge reports are sent to the patient and their GP or Consultant when the patient has completed treatment. Packages of care can be provided for patients with long term rehabilitation requirements.

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We provide Inpatient treatments for: 

  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Hip & Knee surgery and arthroscopies
  • Gynaecological surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Genito-urinary surgery
  • General Abdominal surgery
  • Back surgery
  • Manipulation under anaesthetic

We provide Outpatient treatments for:

  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Back/neck pain
  • Balance and Fall Prevention
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Rheumatology symptoms
  • Musculoskeletal problems
  • Oncology rehabilitation
  • Women’s Health/ Continence
  • New Mother's Physiotherapy Check
  • Pilates Spinal Rehabilitation
  • Post-op breast Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Arthritic conditions
  • Pregnancy Related Musculo-Skeletal Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Paediatric orthopaedic and respiratory problems
  • Management of headaches and migraines
  • Respiratory problems
  • Neurological Physiotherapy 
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation (Vertigo)

Other treatments we provide are:

  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Hand Therapy
  • Shock Wave Therapy
  • Phototherapy

Physiotherapy opening hours

Monday - 07.30am-7.30pm
Tuesday - 07.30am - 7.30pm
Wednesday - 07.30am - 7pm
Thursday - 07.30am - 8.30pm
Friday - 07.30am - 6pm

Please contact us on 01279 602 632 for more information. 

Why choose Rivers Hospital?

The Rivers Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in the UK and being just off the M11, it is easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. The hospital is located in Sawbridgeworth on the Essex/Hertfordshire border in beautiful countryside. 

Services are Consultant led and flexible appointment times are offered, including out of hours. A rigorous vetting procedure ensures that only suitably qualified and experienced surgeons are granted practicing privileges.

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