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Physiotherapists involved in patient rehab programme

Tuesday 16th June 2009

A number of people with jobs in physiotherapy are involved in an initiative designed to help patients exercise their way back to health.

Medical experts from East Dunbartonshire Community Health Partnership (CHP) have collaborated with local leisure centres to make use of the gyms available.

The facilities enable people to take part in rehabilitation sessions.

Commenting on the idea, Caroline Horn, physiotherapy manager for the CHP, said: "Patients who attend our clinics are recovering from various joint and muscle-related problems and exercise plays an important in their treatment."

She added that, while exercise can take place within clinics, there is often limited equipment and space available.

Ms Horn went on to say that the team of physiotherapists aims to emphasise what patients can do as opposed to what they cannot.

Established in April 2006, East Dunbartonshire CHP is responsible for managing and delivering a range of community-based healthcare services.

Written by Megan Smith