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Rehabilitation & Reconditioning

Rehabilitation and reconditioning after illness, surgery or a hospital stay

Structured rehab to rebuild strength, fitness and confidence after surgery, illness, a hospital stay or time out of action.
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About this service

Time in hospital, a serious illness or a long spell of being less active can take a real toll on strength and stamina. Even simple things — walking to the end of the road, carrying shopping, climbing stairs — can suddenly feel much harder.

Rehabilitation and reconditioning helps you rebuild gradually and safely, with a clear plan that takes account of your recovery and any guidance from your medical team.

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Who it may help

  • People returning home after a hospital admission
  • Those recovering from illness, including long or complicated recoveries
  • People after surgery, where rehabilitation is clinically appropriate
  • Anyone who has lost strength or confidence after a period of reduced activity

Common rehabilitation goals

  • Rebuilding strength and stamina
  • Returning to walking outdoors and everyday errands
  • Regaining confidence on stairs and steps
  • Getting back to work, hobbies or caring responsibilities
  • Reducing breathlessness and fatigue during activity, where appropriate

Goals are agreed together and depend on your individual circumstances; no particular outcome can be guaranteed.

Katherine's approach

How assessment and treatment work

  1. Starting from where you are

    We look at your recent history, any discharge or surgical guidance, and how you are managing now.

  2. Gradual, measurable progress

    Exercise is built up step by step, with simple ways to notice progress and adjust if you have a difficult day.

  3. Linking up where helpful

    With your permission, Katherine can liaise with your GP or other professionals involved in your care.

What to expect

  • A thorough first assessment of around an hour
  • A plan paced to your recovery, not a fixed timetable
  • Practical guidance for managing energy and activity at home
  • Regular reviews, with fewer appointments as you become more independent

Your first appointment

  • Initial physiotherapy assessment

    60 minutes

    Fee confirmed before opening

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Who you'll see

Every appointment is with Katherine Sutherland, an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist.

  • Chartered Physiotherapist — Member of the CSP
  • HCPC registered — Regulated health professional
  • Senior clinical experience — Band 8a-level NHS practice
  • Neurological rehabilitation — Extensive specialist experience
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Questions

Rehabilitation & Reconditioning: common questions

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Whether you are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we're here to talk through what physiotherapy could offer.

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