What do Physiotherapists do?
Physiotherapy treatment helps you to get moving again whether you’ve sustained an injury, had surgery or have a chronic illness. Physiotherapist use a variety of techniques to help with the musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions. We restore mobility in patients who may have had a stroke or heart attack and also treat patients with lung conditions such as bronchiectasis and asthma. Physiotherapy treatments tend to be hands on such as therapeutic massage as well as advice on movements to achieve a specific task. Physiotherapy is all about prevention of further symptoms or injury in the future.
How do I know a physiotherapist is qualified?
A physiotherapist has a degree usually a BSc.Hons. It is important to verify their registration on the health and care professional council website.
Visit: www.hcpc-uk.org
Ideally you should go on the chartered society of physiotherapy website and look at find a physio.
Visit: www.csp.org.uk
Is it worth seeing a private Physiotherapist?
Seeing a private physiotherapist gives you faster access, usually you were seen within days. Treatment sessions can continue and you are not limited to a certain amount. The appointment is usually a one-to-one appointment and you have seen longer, a personalised service is given. The treatment session tends to be in depth and you are given holistic care. The treatments also are flexible and vary in options. Treatment options tend to be hands-on rather than just an exercise sheet given to you. Follow-ups are also easier as you were given a follow-up which is convenient to yourself rather than put into a specific treatment slot. The added benefit of seeing someone privately is you will see a specialist within that medical field or medical condition.
Can I see a physiotherapist without getting a GP referral?
The answer to this is yes you can see anyone of us without a GP referral we take a full history on that initial assessment. We are happy to liaise direct with your GP when you provide the details. After assessment we can provide a assessment letter which will be sent or emailed to your GP practice.
What is the cost to see a private Physiotherapist?
The cost is the main disadvantage of seeing a private physiotherapist compared to the NHS is that you have to pay to see them. The cost varies depending where you live; London being the most expensive and places like Glasgow or Belfast being cheaper. The average price in the UK per hour to be seen in a clinic is £75.07 For a 30 minute session in a clinic. The average price is £52.81p. We provide a home visit service only seeing you in the comfort and privacy of your own home. These appointments are all an hour an hour initial and an hour follow up. The price we quote is dependent on where you live in Essex. Our price includes our full travel costs and the professionals time in your own home. If you are seen for an hour, you will be charged for the hour if you were seen for an hour and a half or two hours the change of the price will be accordingly so you will be charged for one hour and 30 minutes of the professionals time or two hours of the professionals time we are happy to accommodate if you have more than one problem and we can spend longer than the hour, please do indicate this at the time of booking.
