Physiotherapy Lab
The physiotherapy lab is a versatile area where students can engage in different methods of learning to develop their clinical reasoning, practical skills and problem-solving approach. They will be able to practice their assessment & treatment skills in a wide range of simulated case scenarios in a realistic and safe environment. The students will also be able to practice and use a variety of equipment including plinths, walking aids, exercise equipment, adjuncts to neurological rehabilitation and respiratory equipment such as non-invasive ventilation, adjuncts to airway clearance and airway management training mannequins.
Photo showing three physiotherapy students at the University of Northampton, one is sitting down being a client, while two students stand next to them discussing their needs.
Photo showing 3 bone models. Two joints and a hand model next to a laptop, in a physiotherapy lab.
Photo showing a physiotherapy class being taught in the lab. Staff member is standing at the front demonstrating with their hands near their neck, while a student stands beside them.
Photo of a live Physiotherapy class in the lab. Students are sitting at desks with their laptops and an academic is standing up talking to a pair. On the board 'task 2' is seen.
Photo of a selection of colourful dumbbells ranging between 2kg and 5kg in purple, red, black, pink, and yellow.
Photo of equipment in the Physiotherapy Laboratory at the University of Northampton. The equipment includes different coloured dumbbells in different sizes (red, black, pink and purple), a purple kettlebell, and two different sized exercise balls.
Photo showing the Physiotherapy Laboratory classroom at the University of Northampton, showing chairs alongside the benches.
A wheelchair in the Physiotherapy Laboratory classroom at the University of Northampton, which a desk behind that has a skeleton model.
Photo of two skeletons and demonstration model showing internal body workings in the Physiotherapy Lab at the University of Northampton.