FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We will take a detailed subjective assessment followed by a thorough objective assessment which includes a movement screen, range of motion and strength testing. On your first consultation, you will also get manual treatment and we will give you an exercise program to get started on. This session is 1 hour so we ensure we have the time to provide this thorough service. A treatment plan will also be outlined, with some idea of how many sessions are needed and the frequency of these sessions.
If you have any referral letters from your GP or consultant then please bring these with you. This includes any imaging reports (MRI, X-ray). Reports are preferable but X-ray images are also fine to bring along.
Please wear comfortable clothing which would be appropriate for assessment of your injury. We will get you moving! Generally if it is an upper body injury, then a vest would be ideal and for the lower body, a pair of shorts would be suitable. Towel and water bottle is also preferable.
Yes, Peak Physiotherapy is currently registered with BUPA, AXA, WPA, Aviva and Vitality**. We invoice all these insurers directly except Vitality.
**Vitality insured clients would need to pay for their session upfront and then claim back from their insurance company (usually there is a shortfall of up to £40).