Laura Borthwick

Advanced Physiotherapist, Intestinal Failure Centre, University Hospital Southampton.

Laura is a Senior Physiotherapist, based in Southampton, UK, with 12 years of clinical experience across a range of different specialities. In the last few years, she has specialised into general surgery, focusing on both prehabilitation and postoperative rehabilitation to optimise patient outcomes throughout the surgical pathway.

Laura is passionate about supporting individuals to improve their function pre and post-surgery, and improve quality of life through evidence-based and person-centred recovery. Laura has particular interests in Pelvic Exenteration Surgery and also Intestinal Failure Surgery. She is committed contributing to promoting the role and evidence base of physiotherapy within in these surgical fields.