Introduction This leaflet has been put together to give you general information, it does not replace discussion between you and the therapy team. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with your physiotherapist or the therapy team. What is a Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathway? A patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) means that after being … Read More
Information and Guidance for Patients Having Heart Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your upcoming surgery at Castle Hill Hospital. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) – Physiotherapy
Information for patients from Physiotherapy Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More
Post-Hip Injection Physiotherapy Advice: Home Exercises Guidance While Waiting for Physiotherapy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your recovery following a recent hip injection and referral for physiotherapy. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More
Mallet Finger: Symptoms and Management
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the symptoms and management of your injury. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Guided Hip Injection and Physiotherapy Self-Referral
MSK Outpatient Services Hull Royal Infirmary Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information following your recent guided hip injection. It is intended to support your recovery and explain the next steps in your rehabilitation. Most of your questions should be answered in this leaflet, but if you have any further concerns, please contact your GP or … Read More
Scar Care: Information for Patient, Carers and Relatives
Introduction Following an injury or an operation you might develop a scar. This leaflet explains how scars are formed and what you can do to help. What is a Scar? A scar (or scar tissue) is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Scars result from the biological process of wound repair in the skin, as well as in other organs, and tissues of the body. How are … Read More
Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients: Patient Initiated Follow-Up
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More
Return To Sport: Following a first-time shoulder dislocation.
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your physiotherapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Rehabilitation and Goal Setting
Following a first-time shoulder dislocation Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your exercise programme following your shoulder dislocation. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your therapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it … Read More