Confusion in physiotherapy decision re. timing and travel! Send help!
Hi everyone, I’m feeling incredibly indecisive and could use some outside perspective on a medical/logistical dilemma.
I had a foot injury about 9 weeks ago, grade 2 ATFL sprain and bone marrow oedema so it's still in recovery, though much better compared to first month. Especially bone oedema is gonna take long time. I recently saw my orthopedist, and he told me I would benefit from physical therapy sooner than later (my plan was to start in August). The problem is the NHS wait time for physio in my area (London) is 6 weeks.
My mum’s cousin lives in Germany and is a professional physio. She did a quick video assessment and offered to treat me for free in her clinic, said she can book me for 6 sessions. She has an ultrasound machine at home and would do manual therapy at home, I'd get intensive manual therapy/strengthening for 6 consecutive days if I travel there. I can mostly work from home but the expenses would come about £250 together with a nice gift for her and lost work etc, which is still cheaper than private physio in London**.**
I am not in a lot of pain, just a weak, bit swollen and stiff ankle now and so bored to get back to my life at this point. I wonder if it's worth going to Germany for 6 sessions - everyday for 30 mins, she said it'll be combination of massage, stretch, cold water etc to increase circulation basically? How much difference it'd make - of course not expecting miracles but if it helps a lot and I can continue exercises when I'm back, then NHS could supplement it after a few weeks.
Would appreciate any thoughts, as I'm so tired of trying to figure this out!