Physiotherapy in the heart of Northampton

Welcome to expert-led, patient-centred physiotherapy at Three Shires Hospital in the heart of Northampton. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with a sports injury, or living with long-term conditions, our experienced physiotherapists are here to help support your recovery and get you back to doing what you love - quickly, safely, and with confidence.

At Three Shires Hospital, we believe in treating the whole person - not just the condition. Our expert physiotherapists provide personalised care that adapts to your lifestyle, goals, and recovery timeline. Including: 

• Personalised treatment plans by highly qualified physiotherapists and hand specialists
• Fast access to care, with appointments often available within 48 hours
• Seamless referrals and on-site diagnostic services
• A central Northampton location with easy access and beautiful surrounding grounds
• A supportive, friendly, and professional environment

We are proud to support patients from across Northampton and the surrounding areas, including Guilsborough, Brixworth, Moulton, Wootton, Duston, Brackley, Towcester, and Wellingborough.Many people from further afield such as Rugby, Daventry, and Milton Keynes - also travel to use our trusted physiotherapy services. If you're looking for experienced care in a private hospital clinic, our dedicated team is here to help.

 At The Three Shires Hospital we offer the following services:

• Bracing: You may benefit from bracing if you have been suffering with painful joints, stability issues or have ongoing pain. Braces can also help with rehabilitation and returning to sport.
  
  Available with Physiotherapist, Shaun Patterson.


• Chronic Pain Management: If you have had persistent or long-standing pain that has failed to respond to previous treatments, then it would be helpful to consult a physiotherapist. This type of physiotherapy has been shown to assist patients with coping strategies that can help improve quality of life.
  
  
• Gait analysis: Is the assessment of the lower limb biomechanics, e.g. how you stand, walk or run, to help identify problems in your legs, hips or even your back. It can help prevent painful conditions developing or recurring.
  
  Available with Physiotherapist Juli Walker.
  
  
• Hand therapy: Provides assessment and holistic rehabilitation for patients with a hand or upper limb injury or condition. The treatment is tailored to your needs and focuses on helping you get back to the day-to-day activities that you enjoy.

• For more information about Hand Therapy services at Three Shires
  
  Available with Hand therapist, Debbie Wheeler
  
  
• Pelvic health rehabilitation: Pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained to assess and treat a range of conditions such as incontinence and urgency of the bladder or bowel, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, recovery after surgery, problems during or after pregnancy, menopause symptoms and pelvic organ prolapse
  
  Available with Physiotherapists, Ash Shah and Sarah Baker.
  
  
• Physiotherapy for cancer treatments: We offer individual assessments and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems that can occur as a result of your cancer treatment, such as shoulder pain and stiffness after breast surgery, or lower back pain as a result of being less active.
  
  Available with Physiotherapists, Ash Shah,and Juli Walker.
  
  
• Physiotherapy for sports injuries: The diagnosis and treatment of muscle, joint and nerve problems caused by practising a sport or exercising, including muscle imbalances, joint pain and post-fracture rehabilitation. The aim is to get you back to the sport as soon as possible.
  
  Available with Physiotherapist Shaun Patterson.
  

• Rehabilitation Service: Aims to improve function after surgery or injuries including fractures, accidents, chronic spinal conditions.
  
  Available with Physiotherapist, Sarah Williams.
  
  
• Shockwave therapy: Also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), it is used to treat chronic tendon problems, shoulder pain, painful heel, tennis elbow or pain in the Achilles tendon.
  
  Available with Physiotherapists, Shaun Patterson, Ash Shah, Juli Walker, Sarah Baker, and Greg Walding.

The purpose-built gymnasium at our hospital allows our physiotherapists to work in the most effective way possible with you. Your physio will work alongside you to develop a personalised exercise programme which is tailored to your specific needs, and they will provide expert advice on how to utilise the gym equipment to maximise your recovery. Exercise is a crucial aspect of physiotherapy as it serves to improve mobility, muscle strength, and general fitness, as well as building core stability and reducing symptoms.

Services include personal training and customised rehabilitation.

Our gym equipment includes:

• Bike
• Free weights
• Stepper
• Reclined Stepper
• Treadmill
• Cables
• Arc trainer
• Recumbent cycle

If your condition does not improve with physiotherapy, we can refer you to one of our Consultants who will be able to carry out additional investigations and determine if surgical intervention is most appropriate.

Your journey begins with a comprehensive assessment, giving our team the insights needed to create a personalised treatment programme. We draw from a diverse range of therapies and techniques combining these with exercise, education and evidence based treatments ensuring an integrated and effective recovery.

Our team specialises in a wide range of treatments for musculoskeletal conditions, including but not limited to the following:

Joint & Bone Conditions – arthritis, general joint pain, post-fracture rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery e.g. joint replacements
Muscle & Soft Tissue Injuries - muscle strains and tears, tendon injuries, ligament sprains 
Back, Neck & Spinal Issues - lower back and neck pain, sciatica and nerve root irritation
Overuse & Repetitive Strain Injuries - tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints and chronic overuse injuries
Sports-Related Injuries - running injuries, groin, hamstring, calf strains, shoulder injuries, return-to-sport rehabilitation
Rehabilitation & Functional Recovery - post-operative physiotherapy, gait and movement re-education, strength, flexibility & mobility training, balance & proprioception work
Pelvic health – post-operative physiotherapy, postnatal recovery and incontinence

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, our physiotherapists can quickly refer you to in-house consultants or specialists when needed. You’ll also benefit from prompt access to advanced diagnostics including:

• MRI 
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• Fluoroscopy

At Three Shires Hospital, prices vary between standard and specialist appointments.

• Initial physiotherapy appointment (45 minutes) - £70*
• Follow-up physiotherapy appointment (30 minutes) - £57

*This covers MSK assessments.

• Specialist initial physiotherapy appointment (45 - 60 minutes) - £88**
• Specialist follow-up physiotherapy appointment (30 - 45 minutes) - £65

**This covers Pelvic Health, Hand therapy, Gait Analysis, and Shockwave Therapy.  

Do I need a referral?
No referral is required.

How many sessions will I need?
Your physiotherapist will evaluate your condition and recommend how many sessions you may need after the initial assessment.

Will my insurance cover this?
We work with most major private health insurers. Contact us or your insurer to check your coverage.

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical page.