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doctor recommendation

  • 02-12-2012 12:28pm
    #1
    santycinnede
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    does anyone know a doctor they would recommend who is familiar with martial arts - most doctors seem to take a fairly dim view of martial arts if you ever go to them with an injury


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  • #2
    Doug Cartel
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    For most of the common injuries, you might be better off seeing a physiotherapist directly.


  • #3
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Doug Cartel wrote: »
    For most of the common injuries, you might be better off seeing a physiotherapist directly.

    Its been my experience that most won't see you without a doctors referral.


  • #4
    Doug Cartel
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    Julissa Fierce Butterfly wrote: »
    Its been my experience that most won't see you without a doctors referral.
    Not my experience.


  • #5
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    santycinnede wrote: »
    does anyone know a doctor they would recommend who is familiar with martial arts - most doctors seem to take a fairly dim view of martial arts if you ever go to them with an injury

    I've never been to a doctor who took a dim view of martial arts.

    I'm guessing you have an injury?.. In which case I'd concur with Doug, a physio is your best bet and if you can find one who'll take you on without a doctor's referral then you're quids in.


  • #6
    Mellor
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    Julissa Fierce Butterfly wrote: »
    Its been my experience that most won't see you without a doctors referral.

    A physio in a hospital will prob need a doctors referral, but not a private physio. Direct clients make up the bulk of their clients I'd imagine.


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  • #7
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Mellor wrote: »
    A physio in a hospital will prob need a doctors referral, but not a private physio. Direct clients make up the bulk of their clients I'd imagine.

    Cool I must check that out because I'm retiring from the defence forces shortly and it would save a lot of trouble if I can find a good physio who'll take me without a doc's referral.

    I wonder how that would work with MRI scans.. Last time I had one done on my ankle (2009) my physio had to send me back to the doc for a referral to Northwood.


  • #8
    garhjw
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    Never needed a referral to go to a physio. However, you always need a referral for an MRI scan.


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