Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service

• About Us

  The team consists of experienced Chartered Physiotherapists and support staff with the knowledge and skills to provide highly specialist advice, support and / or rehabilitation for people with Musculoskeletal conditions, including our bones, joints, muscles and other soft tissues, whether they be affected by injury or degenerative changes. It is an Adult based service and accept referrals for anyone aged 16 or over.

  Some of the many conditions we can help improve include:

  • Back / Pelvic pain / Sciatica
  • Shoulder pain
  • Elbow pain including Tennis Elbow
  • Neck pain/Whiplash
  • Headaches/Dizziness
  • Wrist pain and hand pain
  • Knee pain including cartilage tears
  • Achilles, ankle and foot pain
  • Calf and shin pain
  • Ligament sprains/tears
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sports injuries
  • Fracture rehabilitation
  • Nerve Root Irritation
  • Muscle strains
  • Pre and post-surgery rehab

  An in-depth verbal and physical examination will typically followed by an individual treatment program, tailored to a patients specific needs. Here in WWL, a large part of our treatment plans include Advice, Education, Empowerment and Exercise as our primary goal from our treatments isn’t just the short term reduction in symptoms, but more importantly the longer term management and reduction of future recurrence.

  The range of treatment we offer include, but not limited to:

  • Exercise Therapy, both individual exercise plans and also group exercise classes.
  • Advice/education
  • Manipulation/mobilisation techniques
  • Acupuncture
  • Pilates/Yoga
  • Gym rehabilitation
  • Specific taping techniques
  • Muscle Imbalance correction
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Joint/Corticosteroid Injections
  • Pain Management Programs
  • Shockwave Therapy

  To further assist in the longer term management of MSK conditions we also have links to the local Council run Gyms/Leisure Facilities, and can refer patients of any activity and fitness level to services there, more information about this can be found on the “Links” page.

• Accessing Physiotherapy

  If you feel you have any of the MSK conditions listed and might be suitable to be assessed and treated by ourselves, we offer a self-referral service.

  You can complete the Physiotherapy Self Referral Form and return to either ALWCH.mskphysio-bostonhouse@nhs.net or any of our Departments listed in the “Contacts” section.

  At this moment in time Wrightington Hospital Physiotherapy Department are not accepting self referrals. Please consult your GP if you wish to be referred for treatment there

• Contact Details

  Wigan Physiotherapy department
  Boston House
  Frog Lane
  Wigan
  WN6 7LB
  Telephone: 03007071113
  
  Platt Bridge Physiotherapy Department
  Platt Bridge Health Centre
  Rivington Avenue
  Platt Bridge
  WN2 5NG
  Telephone: 03007071772
  
  Leigh Physiotherapy Department
  Leigh Health Centre
  The Avenue
  Leigh
  WN7 1HR
  Telephone: 03007071597

  Wrightington Physiotherapy Department
  Wrightington Hospital
  Hall Lane
  Appley Bridge
  Wigan
  Lancashire
  WN6 9EP
  01257 256305