I hope you find answers to all your questions here. If there’s anything else you want to know, please feel free to contact me.
What does the assessment involve?
Normally I conduct a holistic, comprehensive assessment which will record personal details such as date of birth, past medical history, current diagnosis, and any medications etc. It identifies what your problem is and assesses joint range of movement, strength and functional ability. I also normally ask questions about your home to see if you have equipment, you may need and to consider various safety aspects. If you have a neurological condition, I will conduct various other tests to get a full picture of how your condition affects you.
Occasionally clients request very specific help, and, in these cases, it is not always necessary to complete such a thorough assessment.
What happens after the initial assessment?
At the end of the assessment, we will discuss your physiotherapy goals, and I can then advise on how best to achieve them and suggest a treatment plan.
How many follow-up sessions are there?
This all depends on what you need and want. Some people only require a few further sessions to resolve an issue or give them the tools to continue their rehabilitation independently. Others need more intensive therapy and have one or more regular weekly sessions for a number of weeks or months. Some clients have one session every month or six weeks. I usually suggest a review after a few sessions. You can change your mind at any time.
Where will the sessions take place?
All sessions are carried out at the client’s home or care / nursing home.
Is your treatment safe?
Certainly. I keep up to date with manual handling and other appropriate training and am regulated by my professional body, the Health Care Professions Council.
Are you insured?
Yes. I have full indemnity insurance provided by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
How do I pay?
I send an invoice after a one-off session, after each session if they are occasional, or monthly if the client is seeing me regularly. Most people pay by bank transfer. Other methods can be arranged if necessary.
Do you have knowledge and experience of dementia?
Yes. I have completed several courses on dementia, entitling me to call myself a ‘Dementia Friend’ (see Dementia UK website for more information). I have treated many clients who have dementia at various stages.
Which neurological conditions do you have experience in treating?
Stroke, Sub-dural Haematoma, Acquired / Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Post-polio Syndrome.
What conditions or problems do you regularly treat as part of your older adult / community therapy work?
Reduced mobility, reduced independence, balance problems, Hip & Knee replacements and repairs, reduced strength and stamina, joint stiffness / reduced range-of-movement, falls prevention, Osteoporosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, back problems, chronic pain (depending on cause), COPD, Oedema, Cardiovascular Disease.
Do you have a privacy policy?
Yes. You can find it here.