Physiotherapists help adults move better, feel stronger, and stay safe at home. We work with people who may have had an illness, injury, or long-term condition that affects how they move or do everyday things.
We visit people at home to check how they’re doing and create a plan to help them improve.
Physiotherapists work closely with other health workers, carers, and families to make sure everyone is working towards the same goals.
Our aim is to support people stay as independent as possible and feel confident in their daily life.
Our team of physiotherapists is here to help you start your journey to feeling better. If you feel ready to join in and help plan your own care, this is a great time to begin.
We can give you advice on equipment and walking aids, and show you exercises to help with your breathing, weak muscles or joints, balance problems, or recovery after an operation or illness. Sometimes you may only need one visit and some guidance about local classes or support near you. If you need a bit more help, we can ask our specially trained therapy support workers to check your technique and make sure you are practising safely between visits.
We will keep checking your progress and changing your plan when needed, until we feel you are able to manage things on your own.
If you would like information about how to get started with getting active, please click here: Get Active – One You Plymouth
If you would like information about falls prevention, please click here: FALLs Prevention – One You Plymouth
For those unable to access community services but who are keen to get moving, please click here to access some home exercise videos: Exercise Advice for Over 60s | Age UK
You can also access lots of online activity resources here: Online activity resources | Livewell Southwest
Mobility
If you are struggling with your mobility at home and/or in the community and would like to source equipment or minor adaptations privately please follow the links below to Plymouth Online Directory:
Local suppliers for equipment and assistive aids
Information and advice to help you remain independent
Respiratory condition management
If you are living with a respiratory condition, please consult these useful links:
Perfecting your inhaler technique: How to use your inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK
Chest clearance technique-Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT): gl-05acbt-1.pdf
Sitting Exercises
These gentle sitting exercises can be done at home and will help improve your mobility.
If you have not done much exercise for a while, these seated exercises are gentle and easy to follow. If you’re not sure if they’re suitable for you, check with a GP or a health professional involved with your care.