KeepRite Physio — Dublin

KeepRite Physio is based in Rathgar, with premises on Grange Road in Rathfarnham. Ask the clinic directly which areas it sees patients from, as the address alone does not show that. If you cannot easily travel, ask whether a home visit is possible, and check the journey time before you book a first appointment.

Physiotherapy fees at KeepRite Physio depend on whether the visit is an initial assessment or a follow-up, the length of the session, and whether treatment is given at the clinic or as a home visit. A specialism can also change the fee. The Physiotherapist price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so you can compare what the clinic quotes with what is usual.

Physiotherapy is a regulated profession in Ireland, so a physiotherapist has to be registered with CORU, the regulator, and can only practise on that basis. Check the CORU register for the practitioner who will treat you before you book, and confirm they are on the relevant professional register too. Asking about their qualifications and experience with problems like yours will also help.

Ask what the initial assessment includes, how the treatment plan is set out, and roughly how many sessions it may take, so you know what to expect. Ask whether you need a referral or medical notes, and whether your insurer will reimburse the cost, which is worth checking before the first session. Insurance is usual for physiotherapists in Ireland, so you can ask to see the certificate.

KeepRite Physio has a Google rating of 1.8 from 4 reviews, and the reviews can be read on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=7275223998973846465. Read the most recent comments and how the clinic has replied to them, and ask for references from recent patients if you want a fuller picture.

You can book by phone, through the clinic's website, or through its Locufy page. When you get in touch, say what the problem is, how long it has been happening, and whether you need an initial assessment or a follow-up. Ask for the earliest available appointment and whether the clinic can see you there or offer a home visit.

Ask the clinic about its deposit and cancellation terms before you book, as these vary between practices. In Ireland it is usual for a physiotherapy clinic to ask for notice if you need to cancel, and to explain any charge for a missed appointment in advance. Get the terms in writing, and check whether your insurer covers a missed session.

On Locufy you can compare KeepRite Physio with other physiotherapists in Rathgar, looking at the services each offers and what the first assessment includes. Compare the experience each physiotherapist shows, their CORU registration, and how easily each can fit you in. Put the same questions to each clinic so the answers are easy to set side by side.