Clare Holland House

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can be offered to a patient receiving home based palliative care. A visiting physiotherapist can offer a variety of services including assessment and advice on safe personal mobility. This includes:

• Walking, transferring from bed to chair, moving around in a bed, etc
• Organising provision of the right walking aids and other equipment like splints, collars, etc
• Assistance in the management of lung conditions
• Assistance in the management of lymphoedema (swelling)
• Prescribing exercises to help with strength and endurance
• Education of carers can also be included (e.g., looking after your back, how to assist the patients mobility)