No letter of referral is required unless specified by your private medical insurance company (if applicable). Self-referral is permitted for private physiotherapy.
It is possible to make an appointment by contacting us on 01462 488388 or via email at caroline@thinkphysio.co.uk
Initial appointments can last up to one hour, this appointment will include both assessment and initial treatment. Follow up appointments are thirty minutes long.
You will need to wear or bring suitable clothing to change into, for example if you have a problem with your lower back or leg, a pair of shorts would be appropriate. In the case of a shoulder, neck or upper back problem, it may be necessary to remove your shirt or top to expose the relevant area.
If you are paying via private medical insurance, you will need to bring your policy details and authorisation number.
If you have had any investigations related to your condition, please bring along copies of any reports or images you have, or are able to access, to assist your Physiotherapist during your assessment.
All Physiotherapists, as part of maintaining their professional registration, have to provide evidence of continuing professional development. At Think Physio you can expect to see a Physiotherapist with many years of experience in treating patients with musculoskeletal injuries and who has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development through reflection, up to date awareness of the current evidence-base, training and formal further education.
Initial session that lasts up to 1 hour costs £45 and a follow up session costs £35. There are concessions available for senior citizens, juniors and students (please contact us for further information).
We accept cash and cheque payments. We ask all patients to pay after each session. You can request a receipt.
A full charge will usually be made for missed appointments or if we receive less than 24 hours notice of cancellation.
Think Physio is covered by many of the major private medical insurance companies. Think Physio submits claims directly to your insurance company. It is worth noting that many policies require an annual excess to be paid which may mean that you have to finance part of the cost yourself.
Prior to making an appointment at Think Physio we recommend you contact your insurance company to clarify:
Please bring your insurance details and authorisation number to your initial visit, failure to do so will result in you having to pay for the session. You will be responsible for any costs not covered by your insurance company.
Your initial appointment will firstly involve completing a personal details database. This will be followed by a discussion regarding your problem. Your physiotherapist will be asking specific questions aimed at identifying the nature of the problem. A physical examination will then occur of the relevant area. This may include getting you to move the injured region and your physiotherapist completing specific tests. It may be necessary to look at the areas above and below your injury in order to aid diagnosis. Once complete, your physiotherapist will explain the findings and their relevance to your problem. They will provide you with a diagnosis at this point if possible and an estimated timescale for recovery. You will also be able to ask any questions that you may have. Treatment will then commence, followed by provision of a home exercise programme, if appropriate.
At a follow up appointment, the initial physical examination tests may be reviewed before further treatment commences. Your home exercise programme may then be modified or progressed, as appropriate.
It is quite common to be sent home with further work to do following your appointment in the form of advice and exercises. This is to reinforce the benefits of the treatment you have received and to achieve further improvement.
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