Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is what most people come to Healthflex for. Something hurts, or something no longer moves the way it used to, and it has not settled on its own. A physiotherapist works out why that is happening, treats it, and gives you the exercises and the plan that stop it coming back.
More information
Our physiotherapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and they see musculoskeletal problems every day of the week. Backs and necks, shoulders, hips and knees, feet and ankles, and the long standing aches that have been ignored for months. We also run rehabilitation after joint replacement and orthopaedic surgery, vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance problems, and home visits for people who cannot easily travel.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist
No. You can book directly with us, which is what most of our patients do. If you have private health insurance your insurer may want a GP referral before they will authorise treatment, so it is worth checking your policy first. We also see patients referred by GPs and by orthopaedic consultants, and we are happy to write back to them.
What happens at the first appointment
The first appointment is a proper assessment. We ask about the problem and about your life, because the two are connected, and then we examine how you move. By the end of it you should understand what is going on, what we can do about it, and roughly what the course of treatment looks like. Treatment usually starts in that same session.
How many sessions will I need
That depends entirely on the problem, and any physiotherapist who gives you a number before assessing you is guessing. Some straightforward problems settle in two or three sessions. A serious injury or a post-operative rehabilitation programme runs for longer. We will tell you honestly what we expect after the assessment, and we will tell you just as honestly if we do not think physiotherapy is the right answer for you.
“I could not recommend Healthflex enough. I had an ACL reconstruction in August 2020 and I was referred to Martin Dyer by my surgeon. I can see why! Martin could not have done more to get me back up and moving right the way through lockdown. It is 7 months and he has already got my doing a bit of jogging. Cycling is a piece of cake. I am so grateful to all he has done for me as I was concerned I would never get back on the road. He has shown me anything is possible. Big thanks. I could not have done it without him.”
— Robyn Raath
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
30–45 minsAssessment and treatment for the joints, muscles, tendons and nerves that make up most of what a physiotherapist sees. Backs, necks, shoulders, hips, knees, feet.
£62–£72Back and neck physiotherapy
30–45 minsTreatment for low back pain, neck pain, sciatica and the stiffness that builds up at a desk, with a plan for stopping it coming back.
£62–£72Post-operative and orthopaedic rehabilitation
30–45 minsStructured rehabilitation after joint replacement, ligament reconstruction and other orthopaedic surgery, with package prices for a full course.
£62–£72
Home visit physiotherapy
45–60 minsPhysiotherapy in your own home for people who cannot easily travel to the clinic, within about five miles of Haslemere.
£95
Vestibular rehabilitation
30–45 minsAssessment and treatment for dizziness, vertigo and unsteadiness coming from the balance system of the inner ear and its connections to the brain.
£62–£72
Video and telephone consultations
Physiotherapy assessment and exercise progression by video or telephone, for people who are away, housebound or short of time.
Hand therapy
From 60 minsHand therapy in Haslemere for the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb. Assessment and treatment after injury, surgery or ongoing pain.
Dietetics
From 60 minsAvailable soon. Sixty minute dietetics appointments in Haslemere. Practical, evidence based advice on food and nutrition, tailored to your health and goals.
Available soon. We are appointing a dietitian and hope to start taking bookings in November. Call reception on 01428 642577 to register your interest.
Acupuncture
30–45 minsAcupuncture from a physiotherapist, used purely for pain relief and musculoskeletal problems as part of your treatment plan.
£62–£72