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Do I need to go to the GP for a Physio Referral?

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  • 07-01-2017 3:52pm
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    mirrorwall14
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    Hi, I'm not sure if this is breaching the medical advise rule? If so I'm sorry I am going for proper medical advise I'm just not sure where one starts!

    Basically I think I have my first jogging injury in recurring hip pain. I'm just not sure do you go to the GP first with it? Or straight to a physio?


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    kit3
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    You can go straight - no need for a referral - best of luck with it.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Presume if you wish to avail of the HSE physio service you need a referral.

    But you can walk into any other physio, in fact going to the doc first may just add another unnecessary bill...unless of course it's a condition that ultimately needs medical intervention...


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    Wanderer78
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    foamy foamy rolling! id just find a good private physio. plenty of them around. oh yea, id recommend some foam rolling


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    mirrorwall14
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    Thanks everyone, Physio it is so. I will pick up a foam roller too but this is an old aggravated issue so want to get it dealt with. I've been there before!


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    Gael23
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    If you want to go public to a HSE Physio then you do but not if you go privately


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    Itziger
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    About 8 years ago I had a hip problem that I couldn't shake and went to the Doc. Said, "I probably need physio" She gave me a withering look and basically said, how do you know you need physio when you don't know what the problem is?

    It does take more time but doctors are doctors for a reason. I was first sent for x-rays and so on and then she referred me to a podologist. He sorted the problem with special insoles.

    Just my tuppence worth.


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    mirrorwall14
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    Itziger wrote: »
    About 8 years ago I had a hip problem that I couldn't shake and went to the Doc. Said, "I probably need physio" She gave me a withering look and basically said, how do you know you need physio when you don't know what the problem is?

    It does take more time but doctors are doctors for a reason. I was first sent for x-rays and so on and then she referred me to a podologist. He sorted the problem with special insoles.

    Just my tuppence worth.

    No problem, I get you. However I've had X-rays, MRI's and have special insoles already as this is a recurring problem. I'm guessing I just need a refresher on the physio exercises. And to lose weight. Which I'm working on


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