PART OF AN INDIVIDUAL CARE PLAN
A considered option
within your care.
Acupuncture may be discussed as part of physiotherapy for selected symptoms. You will have time to understand the option and decide whether you want to proceed.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Begin with your
assessment and goals.
Treatment choices should follow an assessment. Your symptoms, health history and preferences will inform whether acupuncture is appropriate to discuss.
- An assessment to understand the problem you want help with
- Discussion of what is known about the option for your symptoms
- A check of relevant health conditions, medicines and precautions
- Your informed agreement before any treatment takes place
YOUR APPOINTMENT
What happens when you come in?
01
Understand
Discuss your symptoms and the purpose of treatment within your wider physiotherapy plan.
02
Explain
Talk about the use of fine needles, what the session involves, relevant risks and alternatives.
03
Review
Monitor your comfort and response, then decide whether further treatment is appropriate.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Reviewing whether it helps.
Response to treatment varies. Acupuncture, where used, sits alongside the wider plan for movement, activity and self-management. Choosing not to have acupuncture will not prevent you from discussing other options.
At review, we can discuss whether acupuncture has been useful for your goals and whether to continue, adapt or stop it.
Do I have to have acupuncture during physiotherapy?
No. It is an option to discuss, and treatment only proceeds with your agreement. Other approaches can be considered.
What should I share before treatment?
Share relevant health conditions, medicines, pregnancy, allergies and any concerns about needles. Relevant questions will be asked to assess suitability.
Can I stop during a session?
Yes. You can ask questions, request a pause or withdraw your agreement at any point.
YOU MIGHT ALSO FIND USEFUL
PHYSIOTHERAPY, WITH YOU IN MIND
Discuss acupuncture with us.
Ask how acupuncture might fit into your physiotherapy plan. Suitability and alternatives can be discussed before deciding on treatment.