Probably a stupid question! About physiotherapy

Esoteric_

NOT a medical question, mods!

Anyway, was just wondering if any of you have had physio? If so, what is the norm in terms of dress? Like, do you have to strip to your underwear, or can you just wear really comfortable clothes?

Thanks!

Bloody Nipples

I'm a guy, have had physio done on my knee, I just wore shorts under tracksuit pants, provides all the accessibility you'll need. You could just wear a tank top or something if you're getting physio above the waist.

John Mason

where are you getting the work done?

maddogcollins

As Bloody Nipples says just wear something loose fitting. I wear GAA shorts if getting work done on legs and a t-shirt if upper body, They may need to roll up t-shirts/shorts but you will not have to remove clothing to underwear as long as the ache is accessable. (I'm a guy so thats just from my side of things)

Esoteric_

Thanks guys, I'll probably go with trackie bottoms and a vest top. Now I need to actually buy trackie bottoms, I exercise in leggings normally Also, to the person who asked, I'm getting my very lower back treated for damage from an accident.

John Mason

LyndaMcL wrote: »

, I'm getting my very lower back treated for damage from an accident.

well, you wont need track bottoms then, just a loose t-shirt or tank top.

i am getting work done on my back at the moment. my place give me a gown to put on with no back on it but i am also getting massages to loosen the muscles

_ariadne

I had physio for my lower back and I had to take off my top. I wasnt wearing a tank top or anything so not sure if they would have minded if I had kept one on.
It was kinda embarrasing actually because people kept coming in and out and physios are all in great shape!

Esoteric_

_ariadne wrote: »

I had physio for my lower back and I had to take off my top. I wasnt wearing a tank top or anything so not sure if they would have minded if I had kept one on.
It was kinda embarrasing actually because people kept coming in and out and physios are all in great shape!

Yeah, that's what I'm worried about! I don't mind pulling my top up but because of some dramatic weight loss, I have loose skin and I have a birth mark that I'm embarrassed about Oh well, guess I'll have to pray I'm not asked to take my top off

Thanks guys, this can be closed

solerina

I have had physio with two diff physios
The first one made me take my top off and put on a pair of shorts they kept in the room for patients.
The second one said I could keep my top on but again asked me to put on the shorts.
In both cases the injury was to my lower back (just below my hips).
I wouldnt worry OP they will have seen loads of people of diff shapes and sizes !!

Crea

Not a physio but worked with one as a receptionist.
Wear trousers with an elasticated waist so you can roll them down. Wear a tight top so you can pull it up.
Don't worry about your shape and birthmark. These people have seen all shapes and sizes.

Judes

I'm a girl - also problems with lower back and neck - so I'm normally in underwear when getting physio/accupuncture- but it doesn't bother me as my physio is female also. I wouldn't feel so comfortable dressed like that if physio was male. But then again one can be discreet with blankets etc. J

Malari

Don't worry OP! I've had loads of sports issues with my upper back, lower back, knees, neck, wrist...

Over the years I must have been to at least half a dozen physios - male and female - and they have ALL been completely professional when it comes to undressing etiquette. I've never had to remove tracksuit bottoms or leggings, just roll them down over the hips.

Oh and I've been in better shape than some of them too, so don't think that just because they are physios they will be fit and in shape How many GPs are overweight or smoke? They just don't see that aspect of your body issues, they just address the problem parts.