Helpful Videos
We would like to make this website as useful and personable as possible.
We believe that podcasts - (short pieces of video footage) recorded by staff working here will add another useful dimension for getting information across to our patients.
We would like to get a podcast produced by each professional group working here. If you have ideas or suggestions for further podcasts email us via the "Tell Us What You Think" link. We could then see if these would be appropriate and workable.
Coming soon
We believe that podcasts - (short pieces of video footage) recorded by staff working here will add another useful dimension for getting information across to our patients.
We would like to get a podcast produced by each professional group working here. If you have ideas or suggestions for further podcasts email us via the "Tell Us What You Think" link. We could then see if these would be appropriate and workable.
Coming soon
- Childhood Immunisations
- Self Limiting Illnesses
- Access to GP Services
- Non NHS Services
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Introduction to Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a key service for those with physical impairments resulting from injury or disease.
A physiotherapy service is provided at Balham Park by a physiotherapist from St George’s Hospital on a Tuesday and Thursday. If you feel you may benefit from physiotherapy please make an appointment to discuss your symptoms with your GP. They can then advise you on how to access the service.
Physiotherapy aims to help patients regain their full physical abilities or make best use of impaired function. A physiotherapist uses their skills to assess and treat conditions through the application of specialist techniques.
In some cases they advise patients how to self manage their condition / symptoms using home programmes and health education / information.
You will either be seen at the surgery or at St George’s Hospital. However, some services such as women’s health, paediatric physiotherapy and neurological physiotherapy are based at St George’s Hospital. Should you require these services or there is a significant waiting list at the surgery you will be seen at St George’s Hospital.
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Physiotherapy for Back Pain
Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that affects a large proportion of the population at some point in their life.
In the vast majority of cases it is not due to anything serious and it will settle down itself overtime.
The following podcast provides you with some information regarding low back pain and some helpful hints and exercises.
Please note this podcast is not intended to replace a healthcare consultation. Should your symptoms persists or worsen please consult your GP.Click to download in MP4 format (35.06MB)
