Dorset-Ortho

Physio Facts

Best Way to Maintain Motivation

Between physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation weeks

Osseointegration Rehab

The journey and what rehab entails

How to Maintain Wellbeing at Home

Relaxation is a great way of helping with anxiety

How to Maintain Good Posture

Stretch to avoid becoming ‘chair shaped’

Transfemoral Exercise 1

Exercise Level 1

Transfemoral Exercise 2

Exercise Level 2

Transfemoral Exercises Level 3

Exercises Level 3

Transtibial Exercises 1

Exercise Level 1

Transtibial Exercises 2

Exercise Level 2

Transtibial Exercise 3

Exercises Level 3

Managing socket fit with specialised socks

Tips and advice about on how to prevent an emergency

Looking at the bigger picture

Acupuncture on patient

A Holistic Approach

Objective Outcome Measures

Making a difference to your ability

Wellbeing

Wellbeing can have a big impact on how motivated you are

Low Back Pain In Amputees

Many of our clients with lower limb loss have low back pain

Phantom Limb Pain

Physiotherapist Mary Tebb

For a few patients the pain is extremely severe and distressing

Knees

Looking after your knees is important

The Hips

The hip is one of the biggest weight bearing joints in the body

Liners

The world of the prosthetic interface is a minefield of choices!

Top tips for the ankle

The foot and ankle are a pretty complex bunch of joints!

Rest

How long does it take our bodies to replenish the cell’s energy?

Clinic Overview

Your journey at Dorset Orthopaedic.

Home Exercises

"If you don't use it, you'll lose it"

Goal Setting

A really important part of rehabilitation is setting goals.

Out and About

Going "off campus" and into the real world.

Osseointegration

Osseointegration - a porous titanium implant integrated with the bone

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy loosens you joints and muscles to increase your flexibility

Getting Everyone Involved

Watch, learn and get involved.

Compex

So what is a compex? It’s a form of electrical stimulation.

Balance

Balance is your ability to maintain your body’s centre of gravity

Hydrotherapy

One of the best sessions during rehab is the hydrotherapy session

Resi-Rehab

An Introduction to Residential Rehabilitation