We are first line practitioners so a referral is not necessary.
– The doctors referral, if you have one.
– MRI’s, CT Scans, X-Rays related to your condition
– List of any medication you are currently on
– Medical aid card
– Identity Card
Chest physiotherapy session – 30 mins
All other treatments are 45 mins – 1 hour
– Chest treatments: R450
– Stroke rehab: R650 first session, R600 thereafter
– All other treatments are R600 for the first session, R550 thereafter
– Hip/Knee/ Ankle- shorts
– You may carry the items and change prior to your session
Dependent on how long you have presented with your current problem, etc, you can experience what we call ‘treatment soreness’. So, you might experience a feeling of increased aches like gym soreness or a bruised feeling after your session with the physio, which is completely normal.
It is does not mean your physiotherapist has made things worse. In that instance, use a form of heat eg. Heat bag, infrared lamp, heat patches, hot water bottle. If the pain is intense, you may take an anti-inflammatory and/ or a muscle relaxant. It is imperative that you do the exercises that were given to you.