What to Expect


Your first appointment will normally be 45 minutes and follow up appointments are usually 15 – 30 minutes.

Your physio/sports therapist will ask you questions about your injury/problem and how you are feeling generally.

Then they will usually examine the affected area.

Your initial appointment will include a thorough examination.

Your physio/sports therapist will work out a treatment plan with you and there will be time for you to ask any questions.

Your Physio/sports therapist will let you know if you need further appointments.

If you are under the age of 16 you must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility for at least your first appointment.


What should I wear?


Your physio/sports therapist may need you to undress to your underwear to be able to fully assess the affected area or problem.

For your first assessment we suggest you wear:

  • Loose comfortable clothing
  • Underwear

You may wish to bring a pair of shorts or vest with you to change in to

Your privacy will be respected at all times.


What should I expect from my treatment?


Everyone’s treatment is individualised depending on what is most appropriate for them and their goals.

A significant part of physiotherapy involves exercises, movement modification and modification of your valued activities.

We believe that education around your condition and how to manage it is essential for a good outcome as well as providing you with strategies to self-manage in the future. Alongside these principles, other treatments can be used to help with your recovery. 

Some of the rehabilitation treatment we offer to our paediatric patients include:

  • Muscle strengthening exercises and stretching
  • Posture and balance training
  • Referral to a personal trainer
  • Movement pattern training
  • Support and advice to parents on managing their child’s condition
  • Onward referrals where required


Use of Chaperones


  • Patients may request a chaperone at any time for treatments involving sensitive areas or partial undress. It will be the requirement of the patient to provide their own chaperone, or request that the clinic provide one, which will be at extra cost to the patient. Please let the clinician know at least 24 hours prior to your visit if you require a chaperone to be provided by the clinic.
  • If a chaperone is present, their name and role must be recorded in the treatment notes.
  • Practitioners must proactively offer this option to all patients.


Our Policies on communication guidelines and consent for treatment can be found here: