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Here are some frequently asked questions, if you cannot find the answer to your question, please feel free to contact us.
What will happen on my first visit? Do I need to be referred by a doctor? Do I need to bring anything with me? Do I need someone to drive me home? How many treatments am I likely to require? Can I be seen as an N.H.S patient at The Physiotherapy Centre? If I come as an N.H.S patient, will I get the same treatment as a private patient? What is the difference between physiotherapists osteopaths and chiropracters?
What will happen on my first visit? Your physiotherapist will take a history of your condition and ask you about any other medical problems you have or have had in the past (they may be relevant). Next you will be examined. Generally you will be asked to do a provocative movement or task to reproduce your symptoms. For example, if you have a problem with your feet, knees, hips or lower back, we usually ask to watch you walk. A great deal can be learned, just watching you get up from a chair and walk along a corridor. After this your therapist will assess specific areas (e.g. knee), check the range of movements, the stability, look for swelling, temperature changes and identify the structures which are causing your pain. With the information gained from both your history and physical examination your physiotherapist will provide you with a diagnosis. Having ascertained the cause of your problem,Your diagnosis and prognosis will be explained to you and treatment started if you are happy to proceed. Treatment is rarely done in isolation, where possible we give you the opportunity to help yourself with exercise, posture etc.
Do I need to be referred by a doctor? No, but if you have medical insurance and wish to make a claim for your treatment, it is likely that your insurers will ask for a doctor’s referral. Please check by phoning your insurance company help line.
Do I need to bring anything with me? Not usually but some things can be useful. If for instance you are a runner your therapist can learn a lot by looking at the way your running shoes wear and the support they give you. If you have relevant x-rays, they may be useful in assessing your condition. If you know you are coming to us for hydrotherapy, then don’t forget your swim clothes and a towel!
Do I need someone to drive me home? If you were fit enough to drive to us, you should be at least as fit to drive home. The only likely exception is if we have arranged for a consultant to inject a joint for you when it might not be advisable to drive afterwards. Don’t worry this would have been pre arranged, we will not spring any surprises on you.
How many treatments am I likely to require? This varies enormously. Patients who refer themselves to us soon after their injury, particularly with acute back or neck problems need an average of only 1 – 2 treatments. Treatment and rehabilitation of a more long standing problem typically runs at ten to twelve visits. Patients with multiple problems and severe whiplash will probably require more treatment.
Can I be seen as an N.H.S patient at The Physiotherapy Centre? Possibly. We have contracts with a number of doctors in the area – ask your surgery if they have a contract with us. You will have to get a referral and there may be a wait until your doctor has funds allocated for your treatment.
If I come as an N.H.S patient, will I get the same treatment as a private patient? Yes.
What is the difference between physiotherapists osteopaths and chiropracters? All three professions treat you using joint mobilisation and manipulative techniques ( manual therapy). Physiotherapists use a holistic approach looking at the neuromusculoskeletal (nerves, muscle and joints) system as a whole placing great emphasis on the restoration of your normal function of all of these structures. We teach you how best to optimise your rate and level of recovery and also to minimize the chance of future recurrence.
Your normal day clothes will be fine, although if part of your treatment / rehabilitation is carried out in our gym, you may be more comfortable in shorts and a loose t-shirt.
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