Guest guest Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 To begin with, I hope you did complain about that first session. And if you haven't complained yet - you should, preferably in writing to the clinic. My personal inclination would have been to tell them that (1) I absolutely would NOT consider seeing that person again and (2) I would NOT pay full scale for that first " session. " Specifically about that first session - a couple of questions. Did you have inflammation in your neck when you went in? Was the heat moist or dry? Did the " therapist " (term used exremely loosely) bother to explain any of the exercises to you? Did the person demo any of them to make sure you knew how to do them correctly? Were you given any explanation of WHY you were supposed to do any of them? Second, I have no clue as to what she was doing with the towel wrapped around her arm and your head. I can't say that it wasn't acupressure, but it sure doesn't sound like any variation I know about. I have, however, most definitely seen situations in the past where someone said they were doing " acupressure " and they most definitely were not. ly, it does not sound like true acupressue. It sounds more like some form of " mobilization. " The way you can confirm for sure one way or the other is to simply ask her which meridian points she was using and why she chose those points. If she wasn't working with the meridian structure, she can call it whatever she wants, but it isn't acupressure. I would be curious about her answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 To begin with, I hope you did complain about that first session. And if you haven't complained yet - you should, preferably in writing to the clinic. My personal inclination would have been to tell them that (1) I absolutely would NOT consider seeing that person again and (2) I would NOT pay full scale for that first " session. " Specifically about that first session - a couple of questions. Did you have inflammation in your neck when you went in? Was the heat moist or dry? Did the " therapist " (term used exremely loosely) bother to explain any of the exercises to you? Did the person demo any of them to make sure you knew how to do them correctly? Were you given any explanation of WHY you were supposed to do any of them? Second, I have no clue as to what she was doing with the towel wrapped around her arm and your head. I can't say that it wasn't acupressure, but it sure doesn't sound like any variation I know about. I have, however, most definitely seen situations in the past where someone said they were doing " acupressure " and they most definitely were not. ly, it does not sound like true acupressue. It sounds more like some form of " mobilization. " The way you can confirm for sure one way or the other is to simply ask her which meridian points she was using and why she chose those points. If she wasn't working with the meridian structure, she can call it whatever she wants, but it isn't acupressure. I would be curious about her answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 > I wanted to report on the physical therapy. The 1st session was Wed. I was > NOT impressed at all! I didn't think I had the right person giving the > therapy, but went through it anyway. It consisted of heat for 10 min. and > was given a list of exercises to do at home. That was IT! Boy, was I > ticked! I went back today, really to complain. This is what I HATE about standard PT. I flat-out refuse to be treated by a PT who does nothing but give me exercises. I can do heat and exercises at home and not pay for it! I want a PT who will use osteopathic techniques and actually help put things back in place. I've had only a few good PTs and dozens that just push exercise. -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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