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physiotherapist appointment

  • 13-05-2009 9:34pm
    #1
    Ms_Taurus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭


    i've a physiotherapist appointment tomorrow for my back with a male physio, i assume i have to be undressed down to my bra for the treatment, but will he have to undo my bra as well to massage my back , if so will my breasts be exposed if i have to turn on my side, i know it sounds silly but i;ve never been to a physio before and with it being a male i'm a bit uncomfortable


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  • #2
    quietobserver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 546 ✭✭✭quietobserver


    mention your aphensions at the beginning, im sure he will put you at ease. i dont want to make light of it, but im sure your not the first and wont be his last client with a similar consulation. hes a professional so everything should be fine.
    the world worries too much


  • #3
    Puddleduck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Puddleduck


    No, you wont have to strip. Wear a stap top under your normal top. That should be fine.


  • #4
    Edgedinblue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭Edgedinblue


    from what i remember when your lying on your belly they'll jst open your bra to get at your back properally, but bra gets closed again when you're needed to flip! but i guess just tell him that you'd rather keep your strap top on. you wont be the first!


  • #5
    WindSock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,239 ✭✭✭✭WindSock


    Not sure if it's the same for physio, but when I get massages they give me a towel. When you are asked to turn over, they will hold the towel up over you.


  • #6
    ecaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭ecaf


    From what I can remember, for a back problem you take your top off but not your bra - it's not a massage they just find the points where the trouble is, and will probably use a heat pad and maybe that TENS machine on the worst part.
    You shouldn't need to turn over.
    If you are nervous have your top close to hand and if you are required to turn over you can grab it to put in front of you, but it is doubtful that you will have to.


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  • #7
    ogriofa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭ogriofa


    Hi, just a little bit of info for you, might help, might not.
    Day 1 in college - Physios have to strip off everything in front of their class. The whole class standing around naked.

    Apart from being a total professional, this guy will have outdone you in the embarrassment stakes :)

    It'll be 100% fine.

    Hope the treatment goes well :)


  • #8
    buckieburd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 426 ✭✭buckieburd


    I did a course in sports massage last year, and one of the first things you learn is towel management ie never expose your client! Dont worry he will have it down to a T, there is no danger of you revealing too much. Good luck!


  • #9
    Ms_Taurus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Ms_Taurus


    thanks to all for amking me feel at ease, the appointment went fine he was very professional and no part of me was exposed, i feel so silly, it made me think sometimes were fine stripping off to please our b/fs or guys to have a feel yet when it comes to professionals we get very uncomfortable


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