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Before You Apply – Red Flags & Screening

Important Safety Notice

This free physiotherapy consultation service is designed for general guidance only. It is not suitable for urgent, severe, or emergency medical situations.

If you answer YES to any of the questions below, you should NOT proceed with this form. Please seek immediate care from a doctor, emergency department, or local healthcare provider.

Red Flag Symptoms 

Do NOT Use This Service if You Have:

  • Sudden, severe, or unexplained pain that does not improve with rest.

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control (incontinence) or difficulty starting/stopping urination.

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in both legs, especially around the inner thighs (“saddle area”).

  • Unexplained weight loss or night sweats with pain.

  • History of cancer and new onset of bone/joint pain.

  • Severe dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath.

  • Recent major injury or fall (e.g., car accident, fall from height).

  • Fever, chills, or infection signs along with joint/back pain.

  • Children under 16 (please seek local pediatric services).

Before proceeding, please confirm:

  1. Are you experiencing any of the red flag symptoms listed above?

  2. Have you had a recent fracture, surgery, or open wound?

  3. Are you currently under specialist medical care for your problem?

  4. Is this a new, severe, or worsening condition?

  5. Is your pain associated with fever, night sweats, or weight loss?

👉 If you answer YES to any of these, please STOP and seek medical attention.

You may continue to the consultation form.
This service will provide:

  • General physiotherapy advice

  • Exercise-based guidance

  • Education on common musculoskeletal conditions

⚠️ Reminder: This is not a substitute for in-person medical diagnosis.

please confirm: 

please confirm using the consultation form 

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