The Harley Street Specialist Hospital (HSSH), the new consultant-led hospital in the heart of London’s Harley Street Medical Area, is to open a dedicated physiotherapy practice.

With a focus on delivering exemplary patient experience, HSSH is a leading independent hospital for those patients who wish to experience first-class care in day-case surgery. The new in-house physiotherapy team will offer services for post-operative, post-trauma, and more long-term problems that need management and specialist exercise to improve range of motion.

Marcus Whiteley, Chief Operating Officer, HSSH, said; “Our mission is to build a leading physiotherapy practice within our hospital. As part of our commitment to excellence and outstanding patient care we offer physiotherapy services to all our patients. We recognise the importance of a holistic service to help our patients rehabilitate after treatment and to maintain and improve movement. Our physiotherapists are highly qualified, trusted professional clinicians who deliver a powerful service to aid rehabilitation and wellbeing. Our aim is to be one of the best independent hospitals in London with a focus on proactively supporting the needs of the individual patient.”

HSSH will offer physiotherapy 5 days per week to support patients before and after surgery. Supporting the hospital’s ethos of concierge-style service patients are encouraged to take charge of their health and make positive steps to reduce pain, increase mobility and start to feel better alleviating symptoms and helping a patient’s confidence and overall wellbeing.

The physiotherapy team have extensive knowledge of physiology and anatomy. They are trained to evaluate and improve the movement and function of the body creating the correct treatment pathway for the patient. Physiotherapy services include:

Musculoskeletal physiotherapists can treat a variety of conditions which can affect muscles, joints, bones, nerves, ligaments, and soft tissues. This can help:
Sports injuries
Lower limb injuries (including hip, ankle, foot, knee, and groin)
Upper limb injuries (including hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow)
Post-operative rehabilitation
Occupational work disorders (e.g., Repetitive strain, and carpal tunnel syndrome)
HSSH prides itself on offering a concierge-style service to ensure that patients have the most relaxing visit possible. The hospital has undergone a full refurbishment and offers a range of advanced technological devices to treat a variety of conditions. The on-site operating theatres are fitted out with the most advanced equipment for day-case surgery. HSSH clinicians and nurses are experts in cutting edge treatment who go above and beyond to ensure safe and effective treatment.