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Physiotherapy after breaking my femur

Posted By induscq45

"Physiotherapy after breaking my femur"

About: Community Physiotherapy / North Perthshire Community Physiotherapy

(as a service user),

Broke my femur in Dec 2023. Subsequently had  blood clot in the broken leg followed by rectal bleeding. This resulted in my physiotherapy not starting until January 2024.

How did I feel? The best word is helpless. I relied on my wife for essentially everything, cooking, assisting with getting clothes on and off, assisting with body wash, etc., etc.

I had the first visit from Hilary from Blairgowrie Hospital. I cannot speak too highly of her, on the first visit and in all subsequent visits, she instilled confidence in me and in my ability to do the exercises gradually increasing their difficulty.

She is very pleasant, very reliable, very encouraging, very helpful and knowledgeable and I sincerely believe that my recovery would not be progressing nearly as well had she not been managing and guiding it. She has been fantastic—and that is not an overstatement.

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Response from Laura Bell, Physiotherapy Team Lead, North Perthshire Physiotherapy Dept, Perth & Kinross, NHS Tayside last month
Laura Bell
Physiotherapy Team Lead, North Perthshire Physiotherapy Dept, Perth & Kinross,
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 18/03/2024 at 14:53
Published on Care Opinion at 14:54

Dear induscq45,

Thank you for taking the time to give us this feedback.

I'm sorry to hear about your fracture and the impact this had on you. It must have been a very challenging time for both you and your wife.

I am delighted to hear about the different ways that Hilary was able to help you with your rehabilitation, and I hope that your recovery is ongoing. We have shared your kind words with Hilary and the wider team, along with our service manager. This kind of feedback gives us all a boost, so we thank you for that.

I'd like to wish you well on your road to recovery.

Kind regards,

Laura

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Response from Jane Beekie, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, North Perthshire Occupational Therapy, Perth & Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership last month
Jane Beekie
Occupational Therapy Team Lead, North Perthshire Occupational Therapy,
Perth & Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 21/03/2024 at 08:22
Published on Care Opinion at 08:45

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Dear induscq45

My name is Jane Beekie and I am the Occupational Therapy Team Lead for North Perthshire.

Firstly, can I thank you for taking the time to share your story. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been through such a difficult and lengthy recovery. The loss of independence cannot be underestimated.

I am delighted to hear of the positive impact Hilary has made to your recovery and confidence and hope your well on the road to recovery.

I have shared your story with Hilary, our wider team and managers. We value all feedback we receive, as this helps to inspire us all, that the work we do, makes a difference.

I would like to wish you well with your continued recovery.

Kindest Regards

Jane Beekie

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