Your Health Centre can now offer you Physiotherapy treatment
in conjunction with Mount Alvernia Hospital’s Physiotherapy
Department.
Your treatment, on most occasions can take place here at the
Health Centre for your convenience. Please bear in mind that on
some occasions dependent on the treatment required, best suited
to your needs you may need to have treatment at Mount Alvernia
Hospital. Following your first assessment the physiotherapist
will be able to advise you what is most appropriate for you.
The Physiotherapists that come to St John’s are experienced
Chartered and State Registered Physiotherapists and are
committed to a continuing education programme. This ensures that
you the patient will receive the most up-to-date techniques and
treatment available.
Common Conditions Appropriate for Physiotherapy Intervention:
• Spinal problems e.g. slipped disc, low back pain,
whiplash, trapped nerve
• Joint problems e.g. arthritis, frozen shoulder, pre and
post surgery
• Soft tissue injuries - involving muscle, ligament,
tendons, bruising
• Obstetrics and Gynaecological conditions e.g. bladder and
bowel dysfunction, pregnancy related problems, post surgery
Initial Assessment
Your GP has referred you for treatment as he/she feels that you
may benefit from Physiotherapy, as this can play a vital part in
pain relief, healing and rehabilitation of most musculoskeletal,
medical and surgical conditions.
The physiotherapist will assess the nature and site of your
problem and will relate it to your whole person and its effect
on your lifestyle. After full consultation with you and where
appropriate your doctor, the physiotherapist will decide the
best form of treatment. This usually involves the usage of a
wide range of manual skills, appropriate exercises and
electrotherapy equipment e.g. ultrasound.
How am I charged?
The Health Centre has an agreement with Mount Alvernia Hospital
to charge a reduced rate for patients who have no medical
insurance, the invoice for treatment will be sent directly to
you from Mount Alvernia and you should settle your account
directly with them. If you have medical insurance then you must
first check that your policy will cover physiotherapy treatment,
and you may need your doctor to sign your claim form. Your
Insurance Company will have already agreed charges with Mount
Alvernia, which the Physiotherapy department will inform you of.
How do I arrange an Appointment?
Your GP will forward the referral for your treatment directly to
Mount Alvernia Physiotherapy Department who will then get in
contact to arrange an appointment or you can contact them
directly on 01483 442747/07890 513620.
You do not have to be registered with the surgery to use this
service.
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