Telephone/Online Consultation

While in-person consultations are often preferred for osteopathic treatment, telephonic or online consultations can be beneficial in certain situations. Here's how osteopaths can provide assistance through these modalities:

Initial assessment: In a telephonic or online consultation, I can gather essential information about your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. This includes:

• Pain assessment: I can ask detailed questions about the location, intensity, duration, and aggravating or relieving factors of your pain.

• Functional assessment: I can inquire about your daily activities, limitations, and any changes in your mobility or range of motion.

• Medical history: I can review your past medical conditions, surgeries, and medications.

• Lifestyle factors: I can ask about your stress levels, sleep quality, diet, and exercise habits.

Diagnosis and advice: Based on the information you provide, I can offer preliminary diagnoses and advice on self-care measures, such as home exercises, stretches, or lifestyle modifications. This might include:

• Exercise recommendations: I can suggest specific exercises or stretches that may help alleviate your symptoms and improve your mobility.

• Posture tips: I can provide guidance on maintaining good posture and avoiding activities that may aggravate your condition.

• Lifestyle modifications: I can recommend changes to your diet, sleep habits, or stress management techniques.

• Over-the-counter pain relief: I can suggest appropriate over-the-counter pain relievers if needed.

Referrals: If necessary, I can refer you to other healthcare providers for further evaluation or treatment. This might include:

• Imaging studies: I can recommend imaging tests, such as X-rays or MRIs, to help diagnose your condition.

• Specialist consultations: I can suggest to your GP to refer you to a specialist, such as a rheumatologist or neurologist, if your condition requires specialised care.

Follow-up consultations: I can use telephonic or online follow-up consultations to monitor your progress and make adjustments to your treatment plan as needed. This might involve:

• Reviewing your symptoms: I can ask about any changes in your symptoms or pain levels.

• Assessing your progress: I can evaluate how well you are responding to the recommended treatments.

• Adjusting your treatment plan: I can modify your treatment plan based on your progress and any new information that becomes available.

However, it's important to note that there are limitations to telephonic or online consultations. Osteopaths cannot perform physical examinations or hands-on treatments remotely. Therefore, in-person consultations may still be necessary for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan.

New client appointment: £40 (OAP/disability* discount £30) - lasts maximum 30min

Follow up appointments: £20 (OAP/disability* discount £15) - lasts maximum 15min

*OAP and Disability discounts are applied only on demonstration of one of the following valid documents:

-Proof of age ID with a photo on it.

-Medical letter of assessment. The assessment should clearly outline the nature and severity of your disability.

-Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Award.

-A Blue Badge (or equivalent parking permit) can be used as evidence of a mobility disability.

-For individuals with disabilities that affect their education, these documents can be used as evidence: Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

-If you receive support through the Access to Work scheme, this can be used as evidence of your disability.