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"Physiotherapy exercise classes"

About: Bideford Hospital / Therapies

(as the patient),

I was referred to a six week course of exercise with the physiotherapy department at Bideford Hospital in Devon. I had recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of both hips which was causing me acute pain in walking. I must confess I went reluctantly, I couldn’t see how more exercise would help if I couldn't even walk without pain. However, I committed to the course and I’m glad I did.

The physiotherapist were very caring and observant. They explained how the set of exercises were designed to strengthen muscles that surround the joints affected by the arthritis  and by doing that better it would support them. I was unsure but to my surprise it has worked..

The group was small so enabled individual care, each exercise could be tailored to what you could do. They explained how to progress (slowly is the key) and build up core strength. I loved the mix of the session, exercise followed by a short information session. I realised quite quickly that I had let my core strength and balance weaken, so that is my personal goal, to continue to build up my core strength and continue to improve my balance. I would encourage anyone who is referred to give it a go, stick with it, it will help. 

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Response from Karan Plank, Team Lead Physiotherapist Ilfracombe (Northern Services), Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 8 months ago
Karan Plank
Team Lead Physiotherapist Ilfracombe (Northern Services), Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 24/09/2024 at 09:42
Published on Care Opinion at 09:42


Dear Pear58

Many thanks for taking the time to give us feedback and I am really pleased to hear about your positive experience and outcome, keep up the good work!

I will pass your feedback onto the Bideford team and share it in our staff meeting as it really helps with our service delivery and we love hearing about good experiences.

many thanks and kindest regards

Karan

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