Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect from physiotherapy?
What is the structure of the initial session?
All KM Physio treatments begin with an assessment of the history of your condition. This will include questions about your general health and day-to-day activities. This will be followed by a physical examination and treatment. Don't be surprised if your breathing gets assessed, and seemingly other unrelated parts of your body! Everything in our body works together so assessment and treatment may surprise you!
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What to expect from subsequent sessions?
At subsequent sessions, you will be asked questions about your symptoms, and you will be re-assessed. Treatment may be adapted accordingly. There will be more time for treatment in follow up sessions, once you have had the initial assessment.
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How quickly will I recover?
This is a very difficult question to answer and depends on a lot of things, from how long you have had your pain to how good you are at remembering to do your exercises. Expect gradual changes rather than a "quick fix".
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Will I get any exercises to do?
Yes! Physio always work best when you have a clear plan of what you need to work on in between sessions. Muscle memory changes, muscle length, muscle strength and balance, all take time to develop.
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What to expect from a clinic appointment in Ely?
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. Local surgeries and consultants do refer patients to KM Physio services, but you can also self refer.
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What types of health insurance do you accept
KM Physio is registered with Aviva, Cigna and WPA. Please gain authorisation, from your health insurer first.
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Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourself! Wear something you can comfortably and easily move around in, and that makes assessment of the body part needing treatment, easy.
Wear something you can comfortably and easily move around in, and that makes assessment of the body part needing treatment, easy.
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Is there parking at the clinic?
There is a small carpark directly behind the clinic, but if it's full, Barton Road Carpark is a 2 minute walk away, and is free.
What to expect from a home visit appointment in Saffron Walden?
How will a home visit work?
A physio bed will be brought to the appointment for your comfort and convenience. Please ensure that there is a space available to set this up, in an area of your house that you feel happy being treated in.
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Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. Local surgeries and consultants do refer patients to KM Physio services, but you can also self refer.
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What types of health insurance do you accept
KM Physio is registered with Aviva, Cigna and WPA. Please gain authorisation, from your health insurer first.