Question 1

Is physiotherapy for me?

Accepted Answer

If you've experienced a recent injury, or have ongoing pain/discomfort that is bothering you and hindering activity/function, then physiotherapy would likely be helpful for you. Physio can help provide assessment and advice regarding longstanding/ previous injuries, considering how best to manage and prevent these from reoccurring. Physio can also be helpful from a pre-habilitative point of view for people looking to optimise performance and build an element of injury prevention into their exercise routine or training.

If you are unsure if accessing physiotherapy would be right for you, please get in touch.

Question 2

What if my injury isn't a climbing injury?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to see all kinds of injuries - it doesn't have to be a climbing injury! We have extensive experience working with injuries across all joints/areas of the body. You also don't have to be a climber - Highpoint Physiotherapy's ethos reflects certain clinical interests but is not exclusively for climbers, so if you have an injury that's preventing you from doing what you enjoy then we'd love to help.

Question 3

What can I expect from a physio appointment?

Accepted Answer

Appointments will start with a discussion of what brings you to physio, alongside a brief discussion of relevant medical history. Physical assessment will involve looking at the movement and strength relative to the injury, alongside testing of clinically relevant structures. Assessment findings will be discussed, and an ongoing management plan created. Management may involve adaptation to current activity, provision of an individualised exercise programme to complete, and advice regarding long-term management and prevention of reoccurrence.

For information on what the different appointment lengths entail, please see the 'Appointments' page.

Question 4

What should I wear to a physio appointment?

Accepted Answer

It is ideal to be able to observe the joint or body part you are attending physio for.

If attending with an injury or complaint relating to your hip, knee or ankle, please wear shorts to your appointment.

If attending with an injury or complaint relating to your shoulder, elbow or back, please wear something that allows for observation of the area or that you are comfortable removing for the purpose of the assessment.

If this is not in-keeping with cultural requirements or personal preferences please just wear what you are most comfortable in and we can work around.

Question 5

What if the appointment days/times don't work for me?

Accepted Answer

If the specified appointment days and times (Thursday's in Inverness at present) 1-9pm don't work for you then please get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate you.

Question 6

How does a virtual appointment work?

Accepted Answer

Virtual appointments take place via video consultation.

Online assessment is ideal for those who are unable to attend in-person due to geographical constraints or personal preference. Online appointments can also be ideal as follow-up to initial in-person assessment.

A comprehensive assessment can still be conducted virtually, however this might involve completing some tests after the appointment and reporting back on the results prior to the creation of a management plan, at no extra cost.

If you are unsure if a virtual appointment would be appropriate for your injury, please do get in touch to ask.

Question 7

What if I have more than one injury?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to assess and create a management plan for more than one injury in the same appointment, however we do ask that you choose the '60 mins' option for initial assessment.

Please be aware that appointments are time limited and that if you attend with multiple injuries you will be asked to prioritise these to ensure that we address your primary concerns.

Question 8

Can I pay for my appointment with private healthcare insurance?

Accepted Answer

At present this is not something that is offered by Highpoint Physiotherapy.

Question 9

Do you provide passive treatments like massage/cupping/acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

At the core of Highpoint Physiotherapy's ethos is a desire to practice in accordance with the best available evidence behind treating the injuries we see. Passive treatments are not widely supported by evidence for use in the management of these injuries, and as such are not services offered by Highpoint Physiotherapy. Successful physiotherapy interventions involve the active engagement of the patient in their rehabilitation - this is reflected in the collaborative approach used by Highpoint Physiotherapy.

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