The Physiotherapy Service at PRRT forms part of our rehabilitation team and along with the Psychology and Career and Personal Development Services aims to provide a holistic service to improve the quality of life of our clients.
Clients can be referred from other PRRT services or can self-refer. Clients who feel our service may be appropriate for them should, in the first instance, contact Rehabilitation Administration who will make an appointment for assessment once eligibility has been confirmed.
The Service was initially set up to provide physiotherapy for clients suffering from Musculo-skeletal conditions such as neck and back pain, joint pain and stiffness and soft tissue injuries. Several Chartered Physiotherapists are based at Maryfield and provide an in-house service to clients from the greater Belfast area. The Team is also a registered BUPA provider for retired officers.
Clients from the rest of the province are initially assessed at Maryfield, if they are able to travel. Any necessary treatment is then carried out at an approved Physiotherapy practice closer to their home. For clients unable to travel due to pain or disability, the initial assessment can be carried out in their own home.
Eligibility
· All retired officers without BUPA
· All retired officers with BUPA who are willing to use it to fund treatment
· Retiring officers within 6 weeks of their official retiring date
· Serving officers referred through Attendance Management Scheme
· RUC GC and PSNI Widows
· Spouses are not eligible, however exception may be made where they are the main carer of a retired officer with a severe physical disability.
Links with PSNI Occupational Health & Welfare
Although our core client group is retired or retiring RUC/PSNI officers, we maintain good links with Occupational Health and Welfare (OHW). We can provide services to serving officers and students at the request of OHW.
New Services
The Physiotherapy service at PRRT aims to provide a high quality, clinically effective Service, which is responsive to our clients needs. As such, we will pilot new services periodically and our service will continue to develop.
Examples of these are:
• Hydrotherapy
• Core Stability Course
• Chronic Pain Management Programme
• Exercise for Arthritis
• Tai Chi (in conjunction with Psychological Therapies Department)
To make an appointment, call Rehabilitation Administration on 9042 7788 or email rehabadmin@prrt.org
