Our adult physiotherapy service is run by a team of highly experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapists. We provide expertise in occupational health, wellbeing management, sports injury and post-surgical rehabilitation.
All our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Health Professionals Council. We provide general physiotherapy services, as well as specialised cardiac rehabilitation and respiratory physiotherapy.
General physiotherapy services
We offer a range of general physiotherapy services at St Thomas’ Hospital, including manual therapy techniques, strength and rehabilitative conditioning, as well as acupuncture.
With access to gait analysis equipment and extra-corporeal shockwave devices, our physiotherapists offer bespoke, evidence-based treatments to provide you with the best care.
General physiotherapy service details
Our facilities at St Thomas’ include:
- a large well-equipped gym
- cardiovascular training equipment
- plyometric boxes
Our services include:
- private physiotherapy consultations – initial assessment, bespoke treatment plan and rehabilitative conditioning
- extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) sessions for tendinopathies
- 1:1 hydrotherapy
- acupuncture
- joint mobilisation and soft tissue massage therapies
Cardiac rehabilitation
Our cardiac rehabilitation service is specifically designed for patients with a heart condition or that have had a recent heart procedure or heart incident (such as a heart attack).
Our specialist cardiac physiotherapists develop a personalised programme of exercise, advice and support that’s tailored to you.
Cardiac rehabilitation service details
Cardiac rehabilitation aims to:
- improve recovery periods after a heart procedure
- reduce the risk of future heart incidents
- improve mental health and wellbeing
- provide advice on positive lifestyle changes
- improve confidence in physical abilities
- assist a return to work
We offer this service at Wimpole Street Consulting Rooms and Diagnostic Centre in central London.
Respiratory physiotherapy
Our respiratory physiotherapy service is for patients with any type of lung condition.
Our specialist respiratory physiotherapists provide you with guidance on physical activity and exercises as well as advice and support that aims to improve your quality of life.
Respiratory physiotherapy service details
Our respiratory physiotherapists help you with:
- advanced techniques to clear airways
- sinus clearance
- advice on using nebulisers and equipment
- drug response assessments
- dysfunctional breathing pattern management
- exercise assessments and postural advice
We offer this service at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals as well as Wimpole Street Consulting Rooms and Diagnostic Centre.
Multidisciplinary expertise to support physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists work closely with specialists in other departments at our hospitals to provide the best care for patients.
For example, as part of our orthotics service, we can develop orthotic devices to support and improve posture, function and mobility. Our specialists in pain medicine can also help should pain management be needed.
Pricing
If you are paying for private physiotherapy yourself, you can book an appointment directly with our customer service team.
Our private physiotherapy service is also recognised by most UK health insurance schemes including BUPA, AXA PPP, Norwich Union, and Pru Health. We recommend you contact your insurance company to check your individual policy cover before treatment. See ‘paying for your care’ for further details.
| Treatment | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | 1 hour | £100 |
| Follow-up treatment sessions | 30 minutes | £76 |
| Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) | 3 sessions (initial 60-minute appointment followed by 2 30-minute appointments) | £305 |
| 1:1 Hydrotherapy | 30 minutes | £76 |
Locations
Our physiotherapists provide care at these locations:
Physiotherapists
Explore our team of highly experienced private physiotherapists below.
Paul Deane (BSc, MCSP) is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist who after qualifying from Sheffield Hallam University with a first-class honours degree, has worked in a variety of different clinical areas within the NHS before specialising in neuro-musculoskeletal injuries.
Paul is devoted to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice through continuous professional development, having completed a MSc module in neuromuscular triage, published a case report on sickle cell anaemia and avascular necrosis, whilst also guest lecturing at King’s College London on both the BSc and MSc physiotherapy courses.
Paul has a passion for helping clients return to sport, having a particular interest in the rehabilitation of lower limb injuries. He has worked in a variety of national and international elite sport settings, including football, rugby and as part of the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) medical team at elite level university sporting competitions.
Special interests:
- lower limb injuries
- return to sport rehabilitation
Serena Johnston (BSc, MCSP) is a highly specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapist who graduated from Northumbria University in 2016. She has had experience in various NHS Trusts as well as private practice.
Serena sees a large variety of patients and also runs the extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) clinic. She is dedicated to maintaining her continuous professional development, having completed a post-graduate qualification in Neuromusculoskeletal Triage which has further developed her assessment skills. This, combined with her extensive clinical experience, enables her to be able to give a thorough assessment.
Serena enjoys sports of all kinds, from netball to hockey, tennis and more recently road cycling. She has also worked at the London marathon supporting endurance athletes. Serena uses and applies her understanding of sports, combined with her physiotherapy knowledge, to help you achieve your goal.
Special interests:
- lower limb rehabilitation
- running injuries
Hannah Atkinson (BSc, MCSP, AACP) is a highly specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a first-class honours degree from Cardiff University. She has worked in a variety of different clinical areas within the NHS and private practice and specialises in treating complex neuro-musculoskeletal injuries.
Maintaining evidence-based treatments and promoting clinical research and teaching are integral to her practice, including guest lecturing at King’s College London and presenting at national conferences.
Previous work into the management of ACL knee injuries has furthered her interest in lower limb presentations, and the importance of appropriate rehabilitative programmes.
Special interests:
- lower limb disorders
- pilates
- tendinopathies
- occupational health
Tom Eckett (MSc, MCSP) is a highly specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapist graduating from Leeds Beckett University. Prior to physiotherapy Tom also graduated from Portsmouth university with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and MSc in Sports Performance. Tom has worked in a variety of different areas within the NHS and private practice and has a breadth of experience in treating musculoskeletal injury.
Tom offers patient centred individualised care. He is dedicated to continued professional development and straying current with the latest advancements in physiotherapy. Tom currently works within the extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and private hydrotherapy clinics.
Special interests:
- sports injuries
- trauma injuries
Tom Boam (MSc, MCSP) is a highly specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapist who graduated with a first class honours degree from King’s College London.
He has worked within musculoskeletal teams across two London NHS trusts, contributing to a breadth of experience from acute injuries to complex conditions. Prior to this, he completed an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and enjoyed two seasons supporting an elite football academy with rehabilitation and pitch-side injury management.
Advancing clinical skills and maintaining high standards of care remain integral to effective evidence-based practice. Tom continues to develop his expertise through postgraduate study, and enjoys contributing to the wider physiotherapy community by facilitating department training programmes and delivering university lectures. This includes completion of a Neuromusculoskeletal Triage masters module to aid more effective and efficient diagnostic assessment.
Tom’s experience includes hydrotherapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).
Special interests:
- upper limb rehabilitation
- acute injury management and managing persistent pain
- return to sport rehabilitation including advanced ACL rehabilitation
- strength and conditioning
Related services
We offer a range of services to support physiotherapy including specialist heart and lung physiotherapy, rheumatology and orthotics.
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Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation, sometimes called cardiac rehab, helps you recover from a heart procedure.
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Orthotics
Our orthotics service assesses, diagnoses and treats injuries and conditions affecting the joints, muscles and limbs in both adults and children.
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Pain medicine
Our world-renowned pain medicine specialists treat conditions including back and neck pain, chronic headache and pelvic pain.
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Respiratory physiotherapy
Our respiratory physiotherapy service provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of respiratory conditions.
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Rheumatology
Our rheumatology service offers treatment options for all joint and muscle pain conditions.