Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Dede on February 24, 2018, 06:48:22 PM
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Hi everyone,
Anyone had problems with Dr and gym membership ?
I've been having problems with my shoulder/neck for quite some time but decided
it was time I got more active and went see about joining a gym, mainly to use the
tread mill and pool ( I checked with my dr first )
I was told at the gym that I would need a certificate from my Dr and was very surprised when he refused to even consider it.......not on medical grounds but on principle
( my words not his )
Anyone else had this happen?
Dede
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Hi everyone,
Anyone had problems with Dr and gym membership ?
I've been having problems with my shoulder/neck for quite some time but decided
it was time I got more active and went see about joining a gym, mainly to use the
tread mill and pool ( I checked with my dr first )
I was told at the gym that I would need a certificate from my Dr and was very surprised when he refused to even consider it.......not on medical grounds but on principle
( my words not his )
Anyone else had this happen?
Dede
Nothing like that. I have neck and shoulder tension but never told them about it at the gym.
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Many Gym Companies have specialised health advisors. If one has a pre-condition it stands to reason that they would require a Certificate from your GP if you've undergone treatment.
I would suggest that you self refer to a physio for advice on movement. Frozen shoulder-type symptoms are common as we age. There are specific treatments which can ease the problem.
Maybe the Gym would accept communication with a physio.? GPs don't have to hand out certificates and most have a charge for those that are essential.
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Thank you for all your replies.
I've decided to go back to the gym and have another chat about a possible
ways forward. I saw physio initially , might be worth having another chat to her,
thank you for that suggestion CKLD
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Let us know how you get on!