Your Appointment – Initial Assessment
At your first appointment, your physiotherapist will take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle to get a full picture of your condition. They may examine the affected area and assess factors such as your strength, flexibility, and balance.
Based on their findings, your physiotherapist will discuss suitable treatment options with you and recommend how many sessions may be needed to help you achieve the best results.
Is treatment included in my initial assessment?
Dependent on time, there will be a small amount of hands-on treatment.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy movement. Your physiotherapist may need to see or assess the area being treated, so please wear or bring suitable clothing — for example, shorts for a leg injury or a vest top for a shoulder or back issue.
If you’re coming straight from work, feel free to bring a change of clothes to change into before your session.
How long do the sessions last?
Most sessions are up to 30 minutes, unless you have booked a longer session.
Do I need a GP referral first?
No, a GP referral is not required. You can book an appointment directly with us as a self-referring or private patient. However, if you plan to claim through private medical insurance, some providers may require a GP or consultant referral — please check your policy details first.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes, you are welcome to bring a friend, family member, or carer to your appointment if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Do you treat children?
Yes, we treat children aged 6 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult during their appointment.
Is parking available?
Roadside parking is available outside the building. Please note that we do not have private parking facilities.
How is payment taken?
We accept both cash and all major debit and credit card payments.
What should I bring with me?
Please bring a list of any current medications and any relevant scan or MRI results that may help your physiotherapist with your assessment and treatment.
Health Insurance Cover
Revive Physio and Wellness Ltd (t/a Uttoxeter Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic) are approved by many major private medical health insurance companies. Refer to our insurance page for further information.
