Your physiotherapist needs accurate information to plan care safely. Please tell us about any condition, medicine, implant or circumstance that could affect assessment, exercise or hands-on treatment.
Please disclose
- Pregnancy or possible pregnancy.
- A pacemaker, implanted device, joint replacement or other artificial implant.
- An infectious illness, fever, open wound or skin infection.
- Current medicines, long-term medicines, allergies or recent changes in medication.
- A chronic or serious health condition, recent surgery, unexplained symptoms, or a previous adverse reaction to treatment.
- Anything else that makes you uncertain about the safety or suitability of treatment.
Your comfort and dignity
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Gowns and shorts can be provided. You may bring your own suitable clothing. Tell us if you would like a support person present or need more privacy.
During the appointment
- Ask for an explanation before any assessment or treatment procedure.
- Tell us immediately if a movement or treatment causes unexpected pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, numbness, weakness or other concerning symptoms.
- Set your phone to silent and avoid calls in the treatment area unless needed for your care or safety.
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