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Is there a charge for missed appointments?

A: All missed appointments and cancellations within a 24 hour period will be subject to the full treatment charge.

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Is there parking at the clinic?

A: We provide free parking on site.

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Do you provide X-rays?

A: The majority of musculoskeletal problems do not warrant further investigations such as X-rays or MRI scans. If however we feel that it is necessary to obtain them we will liaise with your GP or refer you...

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Do I need a GP referral?

A: No, a GP referral is not necessary in order to have treatment. If necessary, with your permission, we will liaise directly with your doctor to ensure that your treatment works in harmony with any other medical...

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How many treatments will I need?

A: Our aim is to get you back to full health and function as quickly as possible. Your rate of recovery will depend on several factors including your age, general health, sensitivity to treatment, activities in your...

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Does treatment hurt?

A: As a general rule treatment techniques are chosen to best suit the individual patient and their complaint. The therapist aims to make the patient as comfortable as possible at all times during the treatment. Some techniques...

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What does treatment involve?

A: Treatment is tailored to suit each individual patient. The techniques utilised depend very much on the severity of the problem, fragility of the tissues, age and anxiety of the patient. They include muscle and connective tissue...

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What to expect on my first consultation?

A: Your initial consultation will allow you plenty of time to tell the osteopath/physiotherapist about your problem, followed by a comprehensive examination to determine the best solution. The osteopath/physiotherapist will explain in detail what has gone wrong,...

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Who is suitable for treatment?

A: Treatment is for everybody – from babies to the very old – and can help the very fit and the infirm alike. Age is not a barrier to receiving osteopathic/physiotherapy treatment. Treatment is specifically adapted to...

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What is the difference between an osteopath, chiropractor & physiotherapist?

A: All therapies have the same aim. They all try to decrease the patient’s pain, discomfort, lack of function and improve the problem by improving structure, function and overall general health. All the different therapies have slightly...

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