Can I book an appointment and claim through my personal Medical Insurance policy?
Yes. We have direct invoicing arrangements with a number of Insurance Companies. Click here to see if we have a contract with your Insurance Company. If your Insurance Company is not on the list, we can provide you with a printed or electronic receipt for payment on the day, which you can send to your Insurance Company for reimbursement of treatment fees.
Are Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic registered with a Professional Body?
All our Physiotherapists at Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic are Registered Members of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Click here to check all the Professional Bodies we are registered/affiliated with.
What can Physiotherapy do for me?
Physio helps you understand what your problem is, gives an explanation as to why it may have happened, how to quickly recover and how to prevent it happening again
What do I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?
The physiotherapists will have to see the affected area and surrounding joints. Therefore, for a knee or hip problem, shorts would be appropriate. For a shoulder or neck problem, we may need to see your spine
Please also bring a current medication list and glasses if you need them.
What will happen at my Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic appointment?
This depends on the issue. For example: If a stiff or painful joint is the issue, we will focus treatment on mobilising the joint through specific pressure techniques and increasing the flexibility of surroudning muscles and ligaments. Then, you will be shown exercises to maintain and increase this movement.
What else should I bring to my appointment at Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic?
Please bring any test results or X-Ray/MRI reports, current medication list and reading glasses, if needed.
Does Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic have a waiting list?
We can usually offer appointments within one day of receiving your enquiry. If the available times online do not suit you, you can join our automated waitlist and you will be notified if a suitable appointment becomes available.
If you are having difficulty finding a convenient appointment time, please call our clinic on 01206 579631 and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
How long is a physiotherapy appointment at Colchester Physiotherapy?
At Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic our standard physiotherapy appointments tend to last around 30 minutes while more specialist treatments such as, sports massage is around 1 hour. Appointment times vary depending on treatment.
What areas does Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic cover?
Our clinic is located at North Colchester Business Centre. We often see patients from Ipswich, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Witham, Braintree, Suffolk and Maldon.
Do I need a Doctor's referral for treatment at Colchester Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic?
No. We accept self-referals. Click here to book your appointment with our qualified physiotherapists.
