Physiotherapy experiences?

[gracie83]

I am finally a week (19th) away from my long awaited physiotherapy session for a damaged achillies tendon. My tendon exploded during mid August and I have so far been forced to have over a week away from work due to the pain it has caused me. However three months down the line i am now used to the pain in my ankle, I have started to walk naturally with a limp! I am worried that as I am coping with it now the physio will say just get on with it.
Does anyone know what physios do? What I can expect? My mum was teasing me (I hope) with threats of acupuncture - (NOOOO terrified of needles) I would love a pair of crutches so I can completely stop walking on my foot for a couple of weeks but I bet they would be too much to expect on the NHS. My boss asked me today what I was expecting to happen and I honestly had no idea.

[hayley11]

I had physio for a bad back a couple of years ago and when I went private (because NHS waiting list was soooo long) they were great, did loads of different things and I was there an hour each time. Then I got my NHS appointment and they were rubbish to put it bluntly, in and out in 10 minutes and that included taking my clothes off and back on again!

It might different for you and your injury but that's just my experience. I wouldn't worry, I don't think they'll do anything too painful and they might suggest crutches if they'll think it'll help. I don't think physio's do acupuncture :)

Good luck x

[Terrylw1]

My mum & dad have both been seeing a physio due to injury over the past 2 months.

The 1st session they fill out some forms to document the problem. They also took a note of the current flexibility % so could monitor improvement. From there it as exercises.

Every week the follow up was a bit quicker as they only have to assess progress and decide whether to give extra exercises.

[Fruity1]

I have just been discharge from physiotherapy which I have been having since a injury in April. I am assuming that this is NHS in which case you should be fully assessed and a treatment/exercise plan will be written based upon your personal needs. I would make a list of all the things which cause you pain and which you struggle to do. Also write down and take any questions with you.

[dmg24]

Some physios use accupuncture, but they would not force you to have it x