For any queries regarding appointments at any of our locations including Kingsgate Physiotherapy Department, please telephone 0161  2044777

For any queries regarding appointments at Stepping Hill Hospital, telephone 0161 419 4060.

Physiotherapy Kingsgate House, Stockport

• Monday – Friday
• 8.00 am – 5.00 pm most days
• Clinic times may vary

Outpatient Physiotherapy (provided at Stepping Hill Hospital and Kingsgate House, Stockport)

We provide treatment for injuries and problems affecting the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot.

We are a community based service providing physiotherapy treatment at Kingsgate and the following locations:

• Bramhall Health Centre
• Brinnington Health Centre
• Cheadle Hulme Health Centre
• Gatley Medical Centre
• Heald Green Health Centre
• Hazel Grove Clinic
• Heaton Moor Medical Centre
• Heaton Norris Health Centre
• High Lane Medical Centre
• Marple Clinic
• North Reddish Clinic
• Woodley Health Centre.

All our physiotherapists are Chartered and state registered. We have a thorough understanding of human movement and the conditions that can affect this. We can provide you with help, advice and treatment to reduce pain, increase movement and restore function.

We have individual treatment rooms and a gym. All patient receive an individual assessment. Treatment may consist of an individualised treatment plan and other therapeutic techniques. We also have a number of classes, including a back rehabilitation class, a lower limb class, a shoulder class and a knee class for osteoarthritis. These classes incude exercise, education and advice. These classes enable patients to restore function and increase their confidence in participating in exercise. We can refer on to other services such as orthotics, podiatry and hydrotherapy when appropriate and advise your GP if we think onward referral to a specialist is required.

To access this service you need to live in the Stockport area and be registered with a Stockport GP.  You can be referred by your GP, first contact practitioners and the Orthopaedic Assessment Service. When you reach the top of our waiting list you will be sent a letter asking you to ring the main office at Kingsgate to book an appointment.

Before Your Visit

Once you have reached the top of the waiting list you will be contacted by the physiotherapy department either by telephone or post.  There is a cut off date on the letter and if you do not contact the Department by that date you will be discharged.

Think about the problem you are attending physiotherapy for.  What makes it feel worse or better and how it affects your day to day activities, work or hobbies.  Please dress appropriately and bring a list of current medication. 

During Your Visit

Please report to physiotherapy Reception at Kingsgate or Main Reception at the Health Centre or GP Practice.  Your physiotherapist will call you from the waiting room.  We will ask questions and make notes about your condition.  We will need to examine the joint affected and will discuss possible treatment options with you to produce a treatment plan. 

After Your Visit

You may be asked to do exercises at home before your next visit.  If you have any questions or comments about your visit or treatment please contact us.