Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect from physiotherapy?
What is the structure of the initial session?
Treatment will 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!
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.
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".
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.
What to expect from a clinic appointment?
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.
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.
Are there stairs at the clinic?
Yes, there is a full flight of stairs to reach the clinic room
Is there parking at the clinic?
The closest car park is Swan Meadow, which is a 5 minute walk away. There is also Catons Lane Car Park, or the Common Car Park, both a 7 minute walk away. All cost just £1.20 to park in for 1 hour, and can be paid for via MiPermit app, or by card.
What to expect from a home visit appointment (Saffron Walden area only)?
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.
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.