Physiotherapy Services

We understand how aches and pains in your joints, muscles and bones can cause frustration and worry impacting your daily activities. These can be treated by yourself, in your own home in most cases.

We encourage patients to take advantage of the advice, information and exercises available on the Dorset Musculoskeletal Matters website* which local clinicians support.  For more information about looking after yourself, please follow this link:>> 

 
*Please note this information is suitable for adults only.  Information on physiotherapy services for children and young people can be found on the NHS University Hospitals Dorset website here:>> 

 

Health professional referral

The physiotherapy service is provided by Dorset Health Care and is offered at several locations in East Dorset.  Find out more on the Dorset HealthCare University Outpatient Physiotherapy Service web page by following this link>>

Patient self-referral

If you think you need physiotherapy, you may choose to self refer. Read more about self referral here>>

Please note that referrals are prioritised according to need, and waiting times for routine cases may apply.  For more information about Physiotherapy Outpatient departments' approximate wait times, please follow this link:>> 

a physiotherapist working on a man's shoulder
Page last reviewed: 14 October 2026
Page created: 14 October 2026