Trojan Physiotherapy Group, in Accrington, Lancashire, was formed by our Senior Chartered Physiotherapist

Mr Lee Woodcock MSOM MCSP HPC SRP BHSc (Hons) Physiotherapy HND (dip.grad) Sports Science Psychology

As chartered physiotherapists in Accrington, Lancashire, the Trojan Physiotherapy Group work with a broad variety of physical problems, especially those associated with the neuromuscular, musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

We may work alone, with physiotherapy colleagues or teams and with other healthcare professionals in multi-profession teams.

These are examples of the areas Trojan Physiotherapists work within:

Outpatients - treating spinal and joint problems,accidents and sports injuries.

Intensive Care Units - keeping limbs mobile and chests clear.

Women's Health - ante- and post-natal care advice, exercise and posture, managing continence and post-gynaecological operations.

Care of Elderly - maintaining mobility and independence, rehabilitation after falls, treatment of arthritis, Parkinson's disease, chest conditions.

Neurology - helping people restore normal movement and function in stroke, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.

Orthopaedics and Trauma - restoring mobility after hip and knee replacements and spinal operations,treating patients after accidents.

Mental Illness - taking classes in relaxation and body awareness, improving confidence and self-esteem through exercise.

People with Learning Difficulties - using sport and recreation to develop people, assessing and providing specialist footwear, seating and equipment.

Occupational Health - treating employees in small to large organisations and companies, looking at work habits to prevent physical problems such as repetitive strain injury.

Terminally Ill (Palliative Care) - working in the community or in hospices, treating patients with cancer and AIDS.

Paediatrics - treating sick and injured children, those with severe mental and physical handicaps, and conditions like cerebral palsy and spina bifida

Community - treating a wide variety of patients at home and giving advice to carers.

Private Sector - working independently in private practice, clinics, hospitals, and GP surgeries, treating a wide range of conditions.

Education and Health Promotion - teaching people about many conditions and lifestyle choices. This may include back care, ergonomics, taking exercise classes and cardiac rehabilitation groups.

Sports clinics - treating injuries in sportsmen and women, advising on recovering fitness and avoiding repeated injury.

Voluntary Organisations - advising and consulting for organisations supporting and caring for people with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.