Sessions may involve various forms of treatment which will be decided based on your individual needs.
What to Bring
Please bring with you the following;
- Any test results or specialist reports you have.
- A workbook and pen to make notes about your treatment and exercises.
- Medical Insurance clients please bring the name of your insurance company, your membership number and the insurance claim number.
- Shorts – if you forget them, we have some you can borrow.
- Women, if possible, please wear a regular bra or a bra that doesn’t cover your spine.
- Footwear that may contribute to your symptoms and/or orthotics that you are currently using for support.
- Ideally, it’s better not to bring children to your appointment so you can focus on your treatment. If you do need to bring your children, please let us know prior to your appointment.
What to Expect at your Initial Consultation
During a 60 minute session we’ll discuss your current injury or problem,
- including what your symptoms are and what makes you feel better and worse. We’ll ask about previous injuries, any other medical conditions, and your daily activities such as work, sports and hobbies to help us to determine what’s contributing to your problem. We’ll also review any special tests (x-rays, CT scans etc.) that you’ve had.
- We’ll then do a physical assessment and biomechanical exam to assess your movement and problem areas. Along with your history, this will help us to determine the cause of your pain and how to treat it most effectively.
- We’ll discuss our findings with you and create a treatment plan.
- You will receive treatment during the initial consultation.
- Some work and exercises to do away from treatments to assist in your recovery
- A plan about follow-up visits. Your therapist will recommend how many treatments will be needed to treat your injury or problem.
What to Expect at your follow-up appointments
- An overview of how you have been since your last appointment
- Shorter and more focused assessments
- Various treatments in line with your treatment plan from the initial assessment
- Adaptations and progressions of your home exercise plan
What to expect at a 1-on-1 rehab/prehab session
- A unique exercise programme tailored to your specific needs and goals
- Can be done for any goal from improving your walk to work/the shops to playing sport every week
- Wear appropriate clothing to do exercise in
- You will be assessed doing each exercise and where needed will be corrected to improve you technique and get the best results
For more information see our section on 1-to-1 rehab/prehab in the services tab
What to expect at one of our exercise classes
- Each class has a main aim or theme to which the exercises will be tailored towards
- In a small group you will be taught and guided through new and common exercises
- These exercises can be progressed further if needed or made easier to best suit your needs
- In a class some exercises will be adapted differently for each person so you can do the best movement for your body
- Wear appropriate clothing to do exercise in
For more information on the classes see the exercise class section in the services tab
