{"id":335,"date":"2026-09-28T06:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T06:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ireneadvancedphysiotherapy\/index.php\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:17:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:17:17","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ireneadvancedphysiotherapy.com\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Physiotherapy FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"335\" class=\"elementor elementor-335 elementor-bc-flex-widget\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF001a e-con-full irp-internal-banner e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"pgF001a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF001ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-irp-page-banner\" data-id=\"pgF001ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"irp-page-banner.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"irp-page-banner\" aria-labelledby=\"irp-page-banner-pgF001ab\" data-irp-animation=\"fade-up\" style=\"--irp-duration:600ms;--irp-delay:0ms\">\n            <div class=\"irp-page-banner__media\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width:767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ireneadvancedphysiotherapy.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/irene-physio-elements\/assets\/images\/clinic-hero.webp\"><source media=\"(max-width:1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ireneadvancedphysiotherapy.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/irene-physio-elements\/assets\/images\/clinic-hero.webp\"><img class=\"irp-page-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/ireneadvancedphysiotherapy.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/irene-physio-elements\/assets\/images\/clinic-hero.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture><\/div>            <span class=\"irp-page-banner__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <div class=\"irp-page-banner__content\">\n                <h1 id=\"irp-page-banner-pgF001ab\" class=\"irp-page-banner__heading\">Physiotherapy FAQs<\/h1>\n                <nav class=\"irp-page-banner__breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/ireneadvancedphysiotherapy.com\/\">Home<\/a>\n                    <span class=\"irp-page-banner__separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u203a<\/span>\n                                        <span aria-current=\"page\">FAQ<\/span>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF001c e-con-boxed irp-home-section irp-page-heading e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"pgF001c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF001d elementor-widget elementor-widget-irp-section-heading\" data-id=\"pgF001d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"irp-section-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"irp-el-section-heading\" data-irp-animation=\"none\" style=\"--irp-duration:600ms;--irp-delay:0ms\"><div class=\"irp-el-eyebrow\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/div> <h2 class=\"irp-el-heading\">What to know before physiotherapy and rehabilitation<\/h2><div class=\"irp-el-text\">These answers explain the general process. Your own assessment and plan may differ according to your condition and goals.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF002a e-con-boxed irp-home-section irp-page-faq e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"pgF002a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF002b elementor-widget elementor-widget-irp-faq\" data-id=\"pgF002b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"irp-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"irp-el-faq\" data-irp-animation=\"none\" style=\"--irp-duration:600ms;--irp-delay:0ms\"><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" open><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">What happens during the first physiotherapy appointment?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">The first visit usually begins with questions about your symptoms, medical history, daily activities and goals. Relevant movement, strength, balance or function may then be assessed before suitable options are discussed.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">What should I bring or wear?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">Bring relevant prescriptions, reports or post-operative instructions when available. Comfortable clothing that allows the affected area to be assessed can be helpful.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">How many sessions will I need?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">There is no responsible one-size-fits-all number. Frequency and duration depend on the condition, assessment findings, goals, response to treatment and whether independent exercises form part of the plan.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">Do I need scans before booking?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">Not every movement or pain concern requires imaging before physiotherapy. Bring existing reports if you have them; the appropriate next step should be decided from your history, assessment and any medical guidance.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">Can physiotherapy help after surgery or fracture?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">Rehabilitation may support recovery after surgery or fracture when it is appropriate for the healing stage and consistent with the treating doctor\u2019s instructions. Share your surgical or medical guidance at the first visit.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">What if I am unsure which service to choose?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">You do not need to diagnose yourself. Describe the main symptom or activity limitation in the appointment form and the clinic can guide you towards an appropriate assessment.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">Will treatment be painful?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">Assessment and rehabilitation should be communicated clearly and adjusted to your condition and response. Tell your physiotherapist about discomfort, new symptoms or concerns during and after treatment.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"irp-el-faq__item\" ><summary class=\"irp-el-faq__question\">Is physiotherapy only for pain?<span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"irp-el-faq__answer\">No. People may also seek rehabilitation for weakness, stiffness, reduced balance, difficulty walking, recovery after injury or surgery, neurological needs, or difficulty returning to work, sport and daily activities.<\/div><\/details><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF003a e-con-boxed irp-home-section irp-page-cta e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"pgF003a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pgF003b elementor-widget elementor-widget-irp-cta\" data-id=\"pgF003b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"irp-cta.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"irp-el-cta\" data-irp-animation=\"none\" style=\"--irp-duration:600ms;--irp-delay:0ms\"><div class=\"irp-el-cta__content\"><div class=\"irp-el-eyebrow\">START WITH A CONVERSATION<\/div><h2 class=\"irp-el-heading\">Still unsure whether to book?<\/h2><div class=\"irp-el-text\"><p>Share what is limiting your movement or daily routine. 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