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West Street, Bourne, PE109NE (next to post office)
01778 426000
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West Street, Bourne, PE109NE
(next to post office)
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What to expect?

Osteopathy is a patient-centred, system of healthcare. A first appointment generally lasts about 45 minutes to an hour to allow the osteopath adequate time to:

  • Listen and ask questions about your problem, your general health, other medical care you are receiving or medication you are taking, and record this in your case notes. The information you provide will be confidential.
  • Examine you properly. It is likely the osteopath will ask you to remove some of your clothing. Tell your osteopath if you are uncomfortable about this. You should expect privacy to undress and a gown or towel should be provided. You can ask a friend or relative to accompany you and be present throughout your treatment.
  • Ask you to make simple movements and stretches to observe your posture and mobility. Because of the body’s structure, pain or stiffness you are experiencing in one part may be linked to a problem elsewhere.
  • Examine the health of the joints, tissues and ligaments using their hands and a highly developed sense of touch called palpation.

Your osteopath will also check for signs of serious conditions they cannot treat and may advise you to see your GP or go to hospital. They should provide you with a letter explaining what they believe to be the problem.

Diagnosis and treatment

Osteopathy specialises in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal and other related disorders.

Your osteopath will give you a clear explanation of what they find (their diagnosis) and discuss a treatment plan that is suitable for you. They will explain the benefits and any risks of the treatment they are recommending. It is important to understand and agree what the treatment can achieve, and the likely number of sessions needed for a noticeable improvement in how you feel.

Treatment is hands-on and involves skilled manipulation of the spine and joints, and massage of soft tissues. Your osteopath will explain what they are doing and will always ask your permission to treat you (known as consent). Ask questions at any time if you are unsure what you have been told or if you have any concerns.

Self-help measures and advice on exercise may be offered to assist your recovery, prevent recurrence or worsening of symptoms.

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Pulse Practice is open subject to Government Guidelines.

Pulse Practice has strict infection control and prevention protocols in place in the clinic, diagnostic facilities and treatment rooms to protect patients, healthcare workers and consultants in order to minimise the risk of any infection, including COVID-19.

We have increased alcohol gel dispensing facilities for hand hygiene, and during your time on site ask that you maintain good hand hygiene and adhere to cough and sneeze etiquette. All common touch points are cleaned regularly with increased rotas to ensure cleanliness.

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Pulse Practice is open subject to Government Guidelines.

Pulse Practice has strict infection control and prevention protocols in place in the clinic, diagnostic facilities and treatment rooms to protect patients, healthcare workers and consultants in order to minimise the risk of any infection, including COVID-19.

We have increased alcohol gel dispensing facilities for hand hygiene, and during your time on site ask that you maintain good hand hygiene and adhere to cough and sneeze etiquette. All common touch points are cleaned regularly with increased rotas to ensure cleanliness.

 

 

✕

Pulse Practice is open subject to Government Guidelines.

 

Pulse Practice has strict infection control and prevention protocols in place in the clinic, diagnostic facilities and treatment rooms to protect patients, healthcare workers and consultants in order to minimise the risk of any infection, including COVID-19.

We have increased alcohol gel dispensing facilities for hand hygiene, and during your time on site ask that you maintain good hand hygiene and adhere to cough and sneeze etiquette. All common touch points are cleaned regularly with increased rotas to ensure cleanliness.