25/11/2025
❌ Myth: “You need a referral or prescription to visit a Physiotherapist.”
✅ Fact: You can consult a Physiotherapist directly
Many people still believe that physiotherapy is only accessible through a doctor’s referral.
But modern physiotherapy practice is built on direct access — meaning you can walk into a physiotherapy clinic without any referral.
Why? Because Physiotherapists are:
🔹 Primary contact health professionals
Physios are trained to assess, diagnose, and create individualised treatment plans.
🔹 Experts in musculoskeletal, neurological, cardio-respiratory & women’s health conditions
From back pain to postnatal recovery — you don’t need a prescription to begin.
🔹 Skilled in identifying red flags
Physiotherapists are trained to recognise when a condition needs medical referral — ensuring patient safety.
Physiotherapy isn’t “only after doctor’s advice.”
It is a first-line, evidence-based healthcare service you can access anytime to improve movement, function, and overall health.
Your recovery doesn’t have to wait.
