Physiotherapy botulinum toxin service
The physiotherapy botulinum toxin service is provided by clinical specialist physiotherapists who administer botulinum toxin injections to patients with spasticity and dystonia. The physiotherapists work with consultant neurologists, rehabilitation consultants and movement disorder specialist nurses.
Botulinum toxin injections
Botulinum toxin injections are provided for people with a range of conditions such as cervical dystonia, hemi-facial spasm, blepharospasm, focal limb spasticity and dystonia. The physiotherapists can give specific physiotherapy advice regarding posture, exercises, orthoses and equipment. They can also refer on to other services such as community, outpatient therapy, orthotics and wheelchair services.
Botulinum toxin injections are administered using a range of techniques such as ultrasound and EMG guidance to achieve the best outcomes possible. The physiotherapists also support and advise on clinical decisions in situations that may require an alternative approach and management plan.
Data gathered from clinical audits, patient outcomes and patient satisfaction surveys is essential for informing service development and best practice.
Referral information
Referrals to the physiotherapy botulinum toxin clinics come internally from our movement disorders consultants and neurological rehabilitation consultants.
Referrals to consultants at The Walton Centre for consideration for botulinum toxin should come from the patient’s GP or another relevant consultant.
If you are a local therapist and feel that your patient would benefit from this service, we would be happy to discuss suitability with you prior to referral. Alternatively, you may include a relevant detailed clinical summary via the GP referral.
Contact information
0151 556 3867
Due to physiotherapists working in clinic, they may not always be accessible on this office number. If you require a more urgent response, please contact the relevant consultant’s secretary or the botulinum toxin therapist/nurse secretary via The Walton Centre's main switchboard.
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