Welcome to Physiotherapy Outpatients

Our service is provided by a team of skilled and experienced Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered physiotherapists, supported by trained associate and assistant practitioners.

The service is available for adults over 16 years of age across north east Essex. Working within clinics in Colchester and Tendring, we provide specialist physiotherapy within the areas of women’s and men’s health, hydrotherapy and hand therapy.

Musculoskeletal (bone, joint, muscle and soft tissue) conditions are extremely common and can often be successfully managed with physiotherapy.  Physiotherapists will encourage the self-management of these conditions as well as promoting health and well-being with the aim of improving quality of life and activities.
Each patient will have an assessment where personalised goals will be set and a variety of approaches for treatment can be considered.

Physiotherapy will aim to:

• Provide education and information about specific conditions
• Relieve, prevent and manage pain/physical impairments
• Improve muscle strength and mobility
• Improve basic functions such as standing and walking
• Rehabilitate gait and mobility
• Provide rehabilitation post-operatively
• Provide rehabilitation post-trauma
• Manage the symptoms of soft tissue and joint injuries
• Signposting to external agencies for further support.

Most musculoskeletal problems can be self managed.

You can find specific advice for the joint or area of your body where you have problems by clicking on the self help resources buttons on this page

Where is the service located

Clacton and District Hospital
Tower Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO4 5LJ               Click here to view map

Harwich and District Hospital
Main Road
Harwich
CO12 4EX            Click here to view map

Mill Road Therapy Centre
Kirby Drive (off Mill Road)
Mile End
Colchester
CO4 5LJ              Click here to view map

Portland Road Medical Centre
Ypres Road
Colchester
CO2 7UW            Click here to view map

Mersea Island Medical Practice
32 Kingsland Road
West Mersea
CO5 8RA             Click here to view map

Colchester Primary Care Centre
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JR              Click here to view map

How to access the service

The service is provided to the adult population for north east Essex.

Click below to self-refer. You will be directed to the website of our self-referral partner, Allied Health Professionals Suffolk - or call 03330 433 966