How to arrange treatment?

Most patients 'self refer' i.e. they contact the clinic directly to arrange an appointment for an assessment.

Some patients are referred by their G.P. (members of medical insurance schemes may be obliged to contact their G.P. prior to assessment).

Some patients are referred by their Consultant for treatment following surgery or to try conservative treatment before considering surgery.

Personal injury victims and people injured in road traffic accidents may be advised to seek physiotherapy treatment for their injuries. This is often arranged through their solicitor. If you are unsure of this the clinic can advise you on this procedure.

The clinic corresponds closely with all referring services, G.P., Consultant or Solicitors.

Funding

Patients in medical insurance schemes are usually covered for physiotherapy fees. (Policies do vary so it is wise to confirm this with your insurers).

Fees for Personal Injury and Road Traffic Accident treatment are normally recoverable from the third party insurers. This can be confirmed by your legal representative.

Self-funding patients are informed of treatment costs per session when arranging appointments.

The Assessment

At the assessment a detailed history is taken of the injury or condition and the events leading up to it including any other relevant medical history.

You will then be examined to determine the cause of the injury and to identify what the nature of the injury is.

These findings will be discussed with you and a treatment plan formatted.

Treatment

This usually involves manual therapy, massage manipulation, electrotherapy e.g. ultrasound, heat or ice.

You will commence a simple exercise programme that will be progressed depending on your improvement during the treatment period.

At the conclusion of your treatment programme you will be advised on what measures are necessary to maintain your current status and prevention of recurrence.

To discuss if your injury or condition would benefit from physiotherapy treatment contact Keith Griffiths at Richmond Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre via telephone or email - see contact information on the left.