How Much Does Injury Rehabilitation Cost in Liverpool?

 At CJ Performance Healthcare, we’ve helped over 933+ people return to performing the activities they love most with our unique A.T.P.P. methodology and 20/80 session principle. We’ve all been where you are, too: in pain or injured and desperately wanting to get back to performing the activities you love most. As such, we have incredibly high standards for our practitioners, so each one is taught the CJ Performance Healthcare A.T.P.P. Method.

Over the years, and after completing 100’s+ assessments and rehabilitation programmes, we've developed a unique perspective on the costs and challenges any new patient will face. We've helped many people with MSK problems like you through each of the many steps involved in this process. An injury can be more complicated than you'd think, but we strive to make everything approachable and understandable.

With all that said, Let’s dive right in…

Who should I see, and how do I know if they’re any good?

Many types of practitioners help with pain and injuries in Liverpool.

• Sports Therapists and Sports Rehabilitators

• Physiotherapists

• Sports Massage Therapists

• Osteopaths

• Chiropractors

Some of these are similar, and some have very different treatment modalities.

For example, chiropractors in Liverpool tend to focus on back and neck problems by using high-velocity thrusts (i.e., cracking joints) to elicit pain reduction. Sports Therapists and Sports Rehabilitators are essentially the same, focusing on a combined active and passive treatment approach, i.e. hands-on treatments and exercise interventions. Some would say this is similar to Physiotherapy. However, sports therapists specialise in musculoskeletal (MSK) sports injuries and pathology, whereas physiotherapists cover broader issues, such as cardiac, neurological, MSK, and vestibular rehabilitation.

Knowing who to see can be confusing; however, there are several things you should look out for:

• Are they part of a governing body, for example, The Society of Sports Therapists, which requires University level education to be a part of and keeps its members to account for the continued professional development

• Do they have a lot of reviews for people in positions similar to yours with a clear track record of helping people?

• Does their website promote honesty and give you information to make an informed decision?

• Do they have an online presence, such as social media, that you can check to see if you agree with their philosophy?

• If you are going through insurance, do they take your insurance?

• Do they openly discuss how they help people like you, or do they keep many things private and leave you looking for information everywhere?

• Are they close to me, or is it easy to reach them by private or public transport? Or even “Do they have a track record of helping people virtually?”

How much will it cost me to get better?

As mentioned above, there are many different types of practitioners that you could see for your problem, all with varying costs, standards, treatment methods, contact time, and extra help and care.

Choosing a practitioner will impact the above and your future physical and mental health. Your "future physical and mental health” will include checkups and treatments; these costs vary significantly depending on your chosen choice.

Realistically, you can expect to spend anywhere from £70 to £4000, depending entirely on your problem and the length of time it will take to help you. £4000 would equal approximately 12-14 months of rehabilitation with a high frequency of sessions. Most clients are with us for anywhere between 2 and 6 months.

Some don’t need rehabilitation programmes; they are advised after their initial assessment and report back their improvements. Not every problem requires a long rehabilitation programme. Our practitioners are honest and open with you about your condition and will recommend what they believe best.

On the low end, there are basic services that provide the same treatments for most people and can be largely ineffective. These are usually the services that will cost about £25-£35 per session and may give temporary relief, but leave you needing repeat sessions and making you reliant on the treatment rather than looking for permanent solutions.

Prices are consistent whether they are in a clinic or virtual.

Some virtual services may seem cheaper, but you should thoroughly check the service you are getting. We would argue that when looking for things like Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, you’re mindset shouldn’t be on the ‘cost per session’ but rather ‘The cost to achieve your goals.’ For example, we don’t do ‘pay per session’ for injury rehabilitation, as there are too many variables that need to be considered. We work with you to devise a plan you feel happy paying for whilst ensuring you make the progress we expect. All our rehab programmes are backed by our ‘No Improvement Guarantee’.

Which should I go for?

We recommend you do your research before deciding on who to go with.

For example, CJ Performance Healthcare offers a complimentary care call or visit. During this time, you can speak to a clinician who can answer all of your questions and help you better understand how we work and how we have helped people like you.

If you are looking for help right now, ask yourself the following:

• How long has this been affecting me for now?

• Am I willing to keep ‘seeing how it goes’

• What does the end goal look like for me?

• What do I want to get out of the treatments (think beyond “be pain-free”)

• What does my week look like, and what do I feel I have the time to commit to?

Answering these questions will help you better understand what may be best for you and where you should go.