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Steve McLaren, Community Orthopaedic and Stroke Specialist serving Birtley

Steve McLaren

Community Orthopaedic and Stroke Specialist

  • Registration: HCPC PH52681
  • Specialisms: falls prevention and balance, frailty, getting back on your feet after an illness or a hospital stay, stroke and other neurological conditions, and recovery after a joint replacement or a fracture
  • Phone: 07788 974385
  • Please mention Mobile Physiotherapist.co.uk when you call
  • Email: mc_laren_uk@yahoo.co.uk

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Typical services in Birtley

Falls Prevention

Balance training and home environment assessment.

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Elderly Rehabilitation & Exercise

Tailored programmes to improve strength, balance, and mobility.

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Post-Illness Recovery & Reconditioning

Rebuilding strength and independence after an illness or a hospital stay.

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Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation

Community stroke and neurological rehabilitation in your home.

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Hip & Knee Replacement Rehab

Post-operative physiotherapy at home.

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Back & Neck Pain Programmes

Evidence-based exercises to reduce pain and restore movement.

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Coverage in Birtley

Steve provides home physiotherapy visits throughout Birtley and nearby areas including Low Fell, Washington, Gateshead and surrounding streets and villages.

Birtley is a town at the southern edge of Gateshead on the old Durham road, close to the Angel of the North and the A1, with a largely residential population and streets of older terraced housing.

He travels to your home, whether you live in the town centre or the surrounding area, and can adapt to different home environments.

What to expect

  • Home assessment: He comes to you, so rehabilitation can be planned around your real environment
  • A time that suits you: Agree an appointment time on your free phone call
  • Equipment advice: Recommendations for walking frames, aids, and home adaptations
  • Personalised plans: Exercises tailored to your home environment

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge a travel fee for Birtley?

Travel fees depend on your exact location. He will confirm any additional costs during your free phone enquiry. Most areas in Birtley are covered within the standard service area.

How long is a first visit?

An initial assessment lasts about an hour. This gives him time to understand your needs, assess your movement, and create a tailored plan.

Do I need a GP referral?

No referral needed. You can book directly with Steve for private physiotherapy. However, if you have a GP referral, hospital discharge letter or consultant letter, please have it available at your first appointment.

How do I book?

Call Steve on 07788 974385 or send an email to arrange a home visit and confirm availability.