Tom Blishen

MSK, Orthopaedic & Community Physiotherapist

Tom Blishen, MSK, Orthopaedic & Community Physiotherapist

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (2:1) - Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Access to Physiotherapy (Distinction) - Manchester College
  • HCPC Registered
  • CSP Member

About Tom Blishen

Tom is an HCPC registered physiotherapist providing home visits across Greater Manchester. He helps people recover after surgery, injury, illness or a fall — rebuilding strength, movement and the confidence to manage day-to-day life at home.

He currently works as a Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist at Spire Hospital, managing elective orthopaedic, inpatient, critical care, day case and paediatric caseloads. His NHS background includes a Band 5 rotational post at Trafford General Hospital and a specialist mental health physiotherapy role on the Moorside Unit, where he was the sole physiotherapist covering two wards. Tom has also run his own home-visit physiotherapy service.

This mix means he is equally confident treating an elective or trauma orthopaedic recovery, a musculoskeletal problem, or helping someone rebuild balance, walking and confidence at home. Tom prides himself on his communication and interpersonal skills, and on building practical, patient-centred plans around each person's goals and pace.

Specialties

  • MSK (muscle & joint) rehabilitation
  • Orthopaedic rehabilitation — elective & trauma
  • Post-operative recovery
  • Falls prevention & balance
  • Mental health physiotherapy
  • Community & home-based rehabilitation
  • Walking practice & confidence
  • Elderly rehabilitation
  • Strength & return-to-activity exercise plans

Service areas

Tom provides home physiotherapy visits across Greater Manchester from his base in Stretford, including:

  • Manchester & Salford: Manchester, Salford, Eccles, Swinton, Middleton, and surrounding areas
  • South Manchester & Trafford: Stretford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Stockport, and nearby towns
  • North & East Greater Manchester: Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, Tameside, Hyde, Heywood, and Wigan

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