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Patient Information Leaflets
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Clubfoot and Ponseti - Information for parents
For parents of children diagnosed with clubfoot - outlines the Ponseti method and gives information on how to care for your child’s cast
Clubfoot and the Ponseti Method - Boots and bar stage
Explains about the use of foot abduction brace (boots and bar) which are used in the final stage of the Ponseti method
Clubfoot and the Ponseti method - Exercises for older children
Explains the exercises that should be performed to keep the feet/foot flexible
Coccyx pain during pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet is designed to help you if you are experiencing coccyx (base of spine) pain during pregnancy.
Coccyx pain following childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet is designed to help you if you are experiencing coccyx (base of spine) pain following the birth of your baby/babies.
Congenital muscular torticollis (children)
Information and advice on what infant torticollis is and describes stretches to carry out with your child
Core exercise programme: Physio advice
The below exercises are a starting point for anyone wanting to improve their general core strength. Please follow the exercises that your physiotherapist has advised you to do and speak to them if you have any concerns.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Explains what the condition is, outline treatment options (including surgery) and give advice / exercises to help you recover
Degenerative meniscal tears advice and exercises
Advice and exercises to patients who have been diagnosed with a degenerative meniscal tear in the knee joint
Distal femoral replacement (knee replacement) advice and exercises
Information designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your distal femoral replacement -done for tumour removal, revision of total knee replacements and complex fractures
Dupuytren's disease
Explains what Dupuytren’s disease is and outlines possible management options
Dynamic hip screw advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had a dynamic hip screw following a fractured neck of femur (hip fracture)
Dyspareunia
Advice for women to help if you are experiencing pain when having sex
Effective techniques for opening your bowels
Effective techniques for opening your bowels (having a poo) if you have constipation
Elbow injuries discharge advice
Exercise advice following discharge from hospital with an elbow injury
Erb's Palsy
Explains exercises you should do with your baby diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy to help correct this condition
Exercises and advice following the loss of your baby: Physio advice
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your baby. This leaflet contains safe and effective exercises and advice to help your physical recovery after the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. These exercises can be built up gradually and you can start at home or in the hospital. If you are unsure whether an activity is suitable for you, contact the Maternity Bereavement Team or your physiotherapist.
Exercises and advice to help you recover after surgery
Explains the physiotherapy management of post-operative patients
Exercises following gynaecological surgery: Physio advice
This leaflet is a general guide to assist with your recovery following abdominal or vaginal surgery.
Exercises following tears and stitches (OASI): Physio advice
This leaflet gives advice, including exercises, in order to help you heal well from perineal tears following childbirth.