Behind the Scenes at CK Physiotherapy

No, you can self-refer for physiotherapy if you feel you have a problem we can help with. If your GP or Consultant has requested physiotherapy we would be happy to provide that service for you; please bring a copy of the referral if you have one.

If you use private medical insurance, you may need a GP’s referral, depending on your insurer’s requirements. You should always check with your insurance company before attending your first session.

Physiotherapy is not an exact science, as people respond differently, but once you have had your assessment, your Physiotherapist will be able to give you a rough guide to the number of treatments you will need and We will discuss your goals and a treatment plan with you.

Attending a Physiotherapy appointment for the first time can be apprehensive. People often wonder what they should wear.

To carry out an assessment, the Physiotherapist will ask to see the area that is giving you the problem. This will allow the Physiotherapist to look for bruising, swelling, and any deformities.

The treatment may also consist of hands-on treatment, which will require access to the problem area.

However, if you are not comfortable with this, it may be possible to assess you through your clothes.

The following should help you to decide what to wear to your appointment:

• Upper body, neck, or shoulder injuries – you will be asked to remove your top, but for females, a strapped top, tank top, or vest will work.
• Lower back – you will be asked to remove your top to assess and treat your spine, but females can roll their top up and tuck it under the bra strap. Your therapist may also need access to the hip/thigh region
• Hip and groin injuries – loose shorts or leggings.
• Knee, ankle, or foot injuries – loose shorts or leggings that can roll up past the knees.

At no point will you ever be asked to remove your underwear.

If you need to change out of work clothes into shorts, etc., the therapist will leave the room and give you time to get changed.

We ask that you pay for your treatment at each visit unless we are billing your insurance company directly. We accept cash, cheques, debits, and credit cards. Alternatively, you can also pay by bacs transfer.

Street parking is available. There is permit parking from 9-10am and 2-3pm. If you are parking during the permit times bring your car registration details and your therapist will be able to do a visitor permit for you.