A full hour: history, examination, measurement, explanation and a written plan.
What is involved
Everyone, before any other treatment
The appointment everything else is built on. We take a detailed history, examine the area and everything that loads it, measure strength and range so there is a baseline to compare against, and explain what we think is going on. You leave knowing what the diagnosis is, how long it is likely to take, and what you are doing before the next appointment.
What the appointment includes
How it works
01
A full hour. We find out what the problem is, measure where you are starting from, and tell you honestly how long it should take.
02
Reduce the pain enough to make loading possible — with hands-on treatment, taping or activity modification. Usually the shortest stage.
03
The stage that does the work. Progressive loading, measured against your baseline, with most of it happening between appointments.
04
Reintroducing the specific demands of your sport, job or life — and testing against criteria rather than against the calendar.
05
A maintenance programme and a clear statement of what to keep doing. Recurrence is usually a stopped programme.
No. You can book directly. If you are claiming on insurance, most policies do require a GP referral first, so check before you book.
Appointments
Every course starts with a full assessment. Wear or bring clothing you can move in, and bring any scans or letters you have.