Physiotherapy resources

Physiotherapy can help you to:

Restore normal function and mobility
Source mobility aids
Understand and manage pain
Address sleep challenges
Manage leg swelling

Please find some helpful information below:

You can download a sleep diary here: Sleep Hygiene Diary

Lower Limb Swelling

1 in 3 people attending our service have lower limb swelling. This swelling can cause pain, make moving harder & lead to skin infections like cellulitis. This swelling is often called Lymphoedema.

1 in 10 people have signs of Lipodema. This is an increased build-up of fat cells in the legs, hips & bottom.

Management:

Moisturise the skin on your legs every day. Any moisturiser you have will do, e.g. E45 cream.

Compression can be really helpful. Your physiotherapist will help you to find which compression type will work best for you.

For further information on things we can do to help please see our leaflets Swollen Legs and Compression therapy

When you attend the clinic we can talk more about how best to manage these conditions.

Physical Activity

Physical activity is about building movement into our day. Focusing on movement that is comfortable and enjoyable. It can be indoors/outdoors, alone/with a friend/group, online or face to face. Here are a mix of seated and standing exercises that can help build fitness & strength: Physical activity download

You can set a time or number to do and pick what suits you best.