The benefit of Osteopathy comes to a large degree from the knowledge and experience of your therapist, not necessarily in the hands-on massage or techniques used, however nice it may feel, or tradition dictates.

To that end, the accuracy of diagnosis is largely based on the right questions asked, All of this can be done very well online!

Using video sessions Roy will be able to:

1. Take your case history

This is exactly like your clinic experience. Roy will ask you series of questions about your injury, lifestyle, general health so he can build an accurate picture of what the issue may be.

2. Assess and diagnose your injury

Roy can then guide you through a series of movements and tests so as to be able to determine what the issue is and what the best approach to your problem is

3. Treat you

Although he won’t be able to do the more familiar hands on treatment Roy can still help you in other ways. This may includel…

Guiding you through some self-massage and stretching techniques.

If relevant, taping techniques you can replicate at home to support joints and promote quicker recovery.

Take you through a series of stretches and movements to release restrictions and tightness in the muscles and joints.

A rehab plan, exercise plan to treat and manage your complaint as appropriate. Using rehabmypatient, exercises with descriptions and links to easy to follow videos can be emailed to you so that you can follow your exercises and rehab plan easily.

4. Other advice

Roy can offer other expert knowledge and advice such as …

Answering any questions or concerns you may have regarding your recovery.

What you could be doing to speed up your recovery or what you should avoid.

Is hot or cold best for you to be using.

Postural advice regarding the best ways to sit, work or sleep etc.

Provide you with a copy of a bespoke home practice of remedial exercise tailored just for you.