Our skilled Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists bring a wealth of experience and an innovative approach to managing a wide array of conditions, from medical and neurological to orthopaedic and respiratory.
Working with our multi-disciplinary team, they develop personalised therapy plans that reflect each person’s unique needs and goals, with a focus on enhancing their functional independence and overall wellbeing.
Wherever possible, our physio and occupational therapy services focus on helping people recover and return home.
For those needing long-term care, we work to manage their condition, boost independence and enhance quality of life.
Explore how our in-house therapy services make a positive difference in the lives of those we care for.
Our therapy goals
Through our therapy services, we aim to:
work as part of the in-house multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care tailored to each person’s needs
promote independence by building daily living skills
support community and social engagement to enhance overall wellbeing
collaborate with care team and external professionals to ensure coordinated care and shared goals
integrate rehabilitation into daily life to foster an environment that encourages and supports independence in all aspects of care.
Physiotherapy interventions
Our physiotherapy services focus on building mobility and maximising independence through:
aids and equipment: assessing and providing aids, adaptations, specialist seating and wheelchairs to enhance daily living and mobility
assessments: creating personalised treatment plans with assessments for equipment needs, falls risk, mobility and safe handling
falls prevention: developing personalised strategies to prevent falls, promote self-management and improve physical function
group exercise classes: offering classes to boost strength, flexibility, endurance and posture, while reducing pain and stiffness
mobility support: recommending exercises and techniques to improve balance, coordination and strength
spasticity management: using positioning, splinting, manual therapy and rehabilitation to manage spasticity and muscle tone, maintain function and ensure comfort.
Occupational therapy interventions
Our occupational therapy services identify people's strengths and difficulties, and develop person-centred treatment plans to help them work towards their goals, including:
daily living skills: helping with essential self-care activities like cooking, managing finances, personal care and shopping
meaningful occupation: collaborating with the wider team to support activities that provide a sense of identity, connection and accomplishment
vocational support: assisting with educational, employment or volunteering opportunities
discharge planning: ensuring a smooth transition back to the community by coordinating with family and multi-disciplinary teams to prevent any issues after discharge.
Therapy support for respiratory care needs
Our Physiotherapists are trained in respiratory care and work with the nursing team to provide:
active breathing techniques
positioning advice
manual therapy
suction
tracheostomy care.
Meet Helen Wilson, Lead Physiotherapist
Helen Wilson is our Lead Physiotherapist with extensive experience in treating people with complex needs.
Her career spans private practice, community settings and care homes, with a focus on managing long-term and neurological conditions.
Helen’s passion lies in delivering personalised rehabilitation that enhances independence and quality of life while supporting both individuals and their families in managing their conditions.
She’s been with Exemplar Health Care for over three years, where she initially made a significant impact at Tyne Grange in Newcastle upon Tyne.
There, she helped people achieve their rehabilitation goals and played a key role in the home’s ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating by developing a robust therapy structure and team.
Now, Helen’s focused on advancing therapy strategies and upskilling our therapists, driven by her commitment to quality and clinical excellence.
Therapy and behaviour support
Our therapists collaborate with the behaviour support and nursing teams to align rehabilitation goals with individual abilities and limitations.
They recognise triggers and motivations behind behaviours of concern and help create behaviour support plans.
They also assist with risk assessments to ensure safety during mobility, transfers, positioning and equipment use.
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