"The body has two priorities in life in order to survive, to breathe and to move and it will sacrifice anything to achieve this." - Douglas Heel
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions Answered
What should I expect from my first physiotherapy session?
We advise that you arrive 5-10 minutes early for your first appointment to allow time to complete the registration forms. Your physiotherapist will then greet you from reception and take you through to the consultation room where you will be asked your reason for attending, the nature and history of your condition and any details that may be relevant to your assessment or treatment. The physiotherapist will then conduct a physical examination. Once a diagnosis has been made the physiotherapist will explain the findings and outline a treatment plan. Treatment will be given as part of your first session.
How quickly will my symptoms resolve?
Everyone is different and responds differently to the various treatments provided. In the majority of cases, we would expect to see symptoms eased after the first session but in other cases it may take a few sessions to really notice a difference.
It is important to note that on some occasions, your symptoms may become temporarily aggravated following a treatment session. This is a normal reaction, particularly if your injury is quite acute. It is nothing to be worried about but is important to feedback to your physiotherapist so treatment can be adjusted in subsequent sessions.