Can my physio refer me to a specialist?
At Focused Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists have experience across a wide range of conditions and specialties, helping you receive the right care for your injury or concern. During your physiotherapy appointment, your physio will take a history and carry out an assessment to understand your symptoms, identify potential causes and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
Sometimes, further investigations may be needed to help diagnose an injury or condition. Your physio may recommend diagnostic imaging, such as an X-ray or ultrasound scan, and provide you with a referral and information on how to arrange this.
In other cases, your physiotherapist may recommend a referral to a medical specialist, such as a sports medicine doctor or surgeon. This may be helpful if your injury or condition requires further assessment, specialist treatment or advice about the next steps in your recovery. Your physio will explain the reasons for the referral and help you understand how to arrange an appointment.
At Focused Physiotherapy, our goal is to help you move better and get back to the activities that matter to you. If you need additional investigations or specialist care, we’ll help guide you through the next steps and communicate clearly with you throughout the process.