Your first appointment at Abbey Physiotherapy will typically be a 45-minute consultation, allowing time for a comprehensive assessment and a short treatment in the remaining time.

If you would prefer more time for treatment on this initial appointment, you may wish to book in for 60 minutes.

At Abbey Physiotherapy we treat each client as an individual, your 1st appointment and treatment programme will not be an off-the-shelf package, but a recovery approach that will consider your goals when planning your treatment and rehabilitation.

Our physiotherapists are trained to recognise when physiotherapy is not suitable and can refer you for further investigations privately or request your GP refer you via the NHS.

It is important to us that you understand your condition before we start treatment so please feel comfortable asking questions about your diagnosis and care plan.

Following a detailed assessment, we will discuss physiotherapy treatment options with you. We will review your treatment and adjust your care accordingly at every appointment. We aim to restore normal pain-free movement for you as soon as possible. During your initial appointment, your physiotherapist will ask a series of questions about your condition. This will be followed by a detailed examination involving some movements and tests that highlight the problem and potential causes of your condition. These findings will then be discussed with you to formulate a personalised treatment plan.

Your injury needs to be accurately diagnosed to ensure that you can be treated effectively. Your assessment will help to map out the nature of your physiotherapy treatment programme, which will take into account your current fitness level, lifestyle, work, any sporting activities and what levels of function you need to attain. This introductory physio assessment enables us to be able to indicate the likely timescale of rehabilitation.

With the remaining time after this, you will be offered a short treatment/self-management advice.

The Pharmacy operates an ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Registration) system. Please ensure that you input your vehicle registration plate into the tablet.
This can be done in the Pharmacy or at the top of the stairs on the 1st Floor.
Doing so will allow you 1.5 hours of free parking It must be entered at each appointment to avoid a fine. If you struggle to do this, then please mention this to our receptionist or physiotherapist and we can do this with you.
Please note – car parking spaces are taken on a 'first come, first served' basis but there are usually plenty of spaces