Otterford
Find.
We are the converted boathouse on the river side of Wharf Lane, two minutes downstream of Otterford bridge. The clinic door faces the lane; the studio door is on the towpath at the back, next to the bike racks.
Arrive.
First appointments within the week, often next day
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Parking14 spaces on the lane side including 2 blue badge, free for patients, sign in at reception
Step-freeThe Boathouse, 4 Wharf Lane, Otterford, Wessex, WX7 2RP
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ParkingNo cars on the towpath: use the Wharf Lane spaces and walk round (one minute), or lock a bike to the 12 racks by the door
Step-freeThe Boathouse, 4 Wharf Lane, Otterford, Wessex, WX7 2RP
Injured today?
Same week, 48 hours for an acute injury.
We hold two acute-injury slots a day. If you have hurt yourself today, phone and ask for one; if it is a possible fracture or dislocation, urgent care first.
By train
Otterford station is an eight-minute walk: cross the bridge, turn left onto Wharf Lane and follow the river. Trains from Wexbury every 30 minutes, 14 minutes on the train.
By car
Sat-nav to WX7 2RP brings you to the clinic door. Our 14 spaces fill by mid-morning; the Mill Street car park (two minutes) is free for the first two hours.
By bike or on foot
The towpath from Otterford bridge runs straight to the studio door. Bike racks, a repair stand, showers and lockers are yours to use before and after a session.
By bus
Routes 5 and 12 stop on Bridge Street, three minutes from the clinic door.
Access
The person who answers
Beth Carver
Practice manager: the person who answers the phone
“Tell me where it hurts and when you can come in. I will find the physio and the slot.”
Opening hours
Languages spoken: English, Polish, German, Italian, Spanish, Welsh
Appointments and classes can be moved or cancelled up to 24 hours ahead at no charge. Later cancellations and missed appointments are charged at half the session price; insurers do not cover this, so it is billed to you.
Request a callback
Leave a number and what it is about. Beth calls back within one working hour, 07:00 to 20:00.
Come.
10Oct
· 08:00 to 12:00, 20-minute slots
Ten minutes on the treadmill with Priya, a look at your stride on the slow-motion video and one thing to work on. Free, no strings; bring your shoes. Twelve slots.
Running clinic12 places
22Oct
· 18:30 to 19:45
Hannah on what acute back pain is and is not, why bed rest is the wrong move, three exercises that help most people, and when to worry. Free, in the studio. Tea and biscuits.
Physiotherapy24 places
5Nov
· 10:00 to 11:15
Aisha and Priya on when it is safe, the test we use before you start, and a graded plan. Babies welcome; the studio is warm and there is a changing table.
Women's health physio16 places
19Nov
· 19:00 to 20:15
Marcus on the return-to-sport tests, a demonstration on the force plates, and three former patients who are back playing. For anyone in ACL rehab anywhere, not just ours.
Post-op rehab20 places
