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.
![Three physiotherapy students, one is sitting down being a client, while two students stand next to them discussing their needs.](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/11/physiotherapy-lab-students/1577433099.jpg)
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.
![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.](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/11/physiotherapy-lab-class-demonstration/2943319749.jpg)
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.
![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.](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/11/physiotherapy-lab-class/3666473739.jpg)
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.
![Colourful dumbbells ranging between 1kg and 5kg in purple, red, black, pink, and yellow.](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/11/physiotherapy-colourful-weights/4209572501.jpg)
Photo of a selection of colourful dumbbells ranging between 2kg and 5kg in purple, red, black, pink, and yellow.
![Four different coloured dumbbells in different sizes (red, black, pink and purple), a purple kettlebell, and two different sized exercise balls, next to a step in the Physiotherapy Laboratory.](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/05/physiotherapy-lab-dumbbells/702309191.jpg)
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.
![Inside the Physiotherapy Laboratory, showing chairs alongside the benches.](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/05/physiotherapy-lab-classroom/3418865138.jpg)
Photo showing the Physiotherapy Laboratory classroom at the University of Northampton, showing chairs alongside the benches.