Physiotherapy Department

• Antenatally, you can be referred by your medical team at any time during your pregnancy.

• Postnatally, you can be referred for up to six weeks for musculoskeletal issues e.g. PGP (after this time you should be referred to community physiotherapy).

You can access physiotherapy for up to 1 year after your baby is born with pelvic floor issues.

• Gynaecological patients can be referred by their GP to the Gynaecology Department in the hospital and may be triaged straight to physiotherapy (non-complex issues).

We do not accept direct GP referrals for physiotherapy.

• Antenatal patients experiencing bladder symptoms can fill in a self-referral form. They will be offered a place in the ‘Antenatal Bladder’ class. If necessary, the physiotherapist will organise an in-person appointment for the patient after having completed the class.

• Postnatal patients can self-refer for any pelvic floor symptoms for up to 1 year after giving birth.

• Gynaecological patients need a referral from the medical team.

For the most common conditions seen in physiotherapy we offer a group class as the first line of treatment. This class provides information about the condition and ways you can start managing your symptoms. A lot of the time, this will alleviate your symptoms. If you still need a one on one appointment after the class, this can be organised for you.

Please email physio@coombe.ie with your full name, hospital number and which class you would like to attend.

Classes available are as follows:

• Introduction to Pregnancy Class (15-22 weeks gestation)

• Physiotherapy Antenatal Class (24 weeks gestation onwards)

• Pelvic Girdle Pain Class

• Postnatal Physiotherapy Class

• Pelvic Floor Group Class (in-person)

If you wish to change or cancel your appointment, please contact the Physiotherapy Department by emailing physio@coombe.ie or phoning 01 408 5319.

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer the appointment to somebody else.

We allow for one appointment to be rescheduled only.

We are located beside the EAC on the ground floor of the main hospital. When you arrive, please check in with the physiotherapy reception and then take a seat in the physiotherapy waiting room where a physiotherapist will meet you at your appointment time. Please arrive a few minutes early for your appointment as we aim to see you on time.

If your physiotherapy appointment is for your baby, this will take place in the Paediatric Clinic.

You must do the Pelvic Girdle Pain Class to get a belt so you have all the necessary information and know how to use it correctly. There is a dedicated physiotherapist for the belt collection time.

Drop in Clinic Times: Tuesdays 8-10am

Outside of the drop-in clinic time, there may not be a physiotherapist available – please contact reception if a you are unable to attend at this time so options can be discussed.

No, we operate by scheduled appointments only.