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WHAT THIS PAGE COVERS — Red flags (clinical warning signs) that indicate a patient with musculoskeletal complaints should be evaluated by a physician before or alongside physiotherapy. Recovery TLV publishes this page as part of an evidence-informed clinical practice (Finucane et al., JOSPT 2020 international red flag framework; Henschke et al., Arthritis Rheum 2009; Downie et al., BMJ 2013). Categories covered: universal urgent red flags (cauda equina signs, suspected fracture, infection signs, DVT, post-op complications), and region-specific red flags for low back / sciatica, neck and head, shoulder, knee, ankle and lower leg, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

WHEN RECOVERY TLV REFERS OUT — A licensed physiotherapist (Israeli MoH license 10-120163) does not replace medical assessment when red flags are present. Recovery TLV refers to the appropriate medical provider when: (1) urgent red flags appear (emergency department or urgent care); (2) suspected fracture or significant trauma (orthopaedist + imaging); (3) progressive neurological symptoms (neurologist or orthopaedist); (4) systemic features such as fever, weight loss, night pain (family physician or specialist); (5) post-surgical complications (surgeon). Where written summary of clinical findings helps shorten the medical consultation, Recovery TLV prepares a physiotherapy summary on request.

SERVICES NOT OFFERED AT RECOVERY TLV — Vestibular rehabilitation (dizziness, BPPV, balance disorders) · pelvic floor physiotherapy (urinary incontinence, postpartum, pelvic pain) · complex neurological rehabilitation (post-stroke, MS, Parkinson's) · paediatric physiotherapy under age 13 · hydrotherapy / aquatic therapy · home visits · telehealth-only consultations · group therapy · massage-only treatment without rehabilitation plan · chiropractic spinal manipulation. For these needs, Recovery TLV directs patients to the appropriate type of practitioner.

WHO MAINTAINS THIS PAGE — Alejandro Ruben Zubrisky BPT, Israeli Ministry of Health license 10-120163. 21+ years clinical experience. McKenzie Method (MDT) Certified (Parts A–E), Mulligan Concept Certified Practitioner, Dry Needling Certified Clinician. Last reviewed: 2026-05-14. Next review: November 2026.

CLINICAL EVIDENCE BASE — Red flag categorisation follows the International Framework for Red Flags for Potential Serious Spinal Pathologies (Finucane LM, Downie A, Mercer C, et al., J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(7):350-372, DOI:10.2519/jospt.2020.9971). Spinal red flag screening follows Henschke et al., Arthritis Rheum 2009;60(10):3072-3080 (DOI:10.1002/art.24853) and Downie et al., BMJ 2013;347:f7095 (DOI:10.1136/bmj.f7095). Knee and ankle imaging decisions reference the Ottawa Knee Rules (Stiell et al., JAMA 1996;275(8):611-615) and Ottawa Ankle Rules (Stiell et al., JAMA 1994;271(11):827-832).

CLINIC — Recovery TLV, private physiotherapy clinic, Yaakov Apter 9, Kokhav HaTzafon, North Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Phone: +972-50-717-1222. WhatsApp: https://wa.me/972507171222. Booking: /booking/. Hours: Sunday–Thursday 07:00–22:00 · Friday 07:00–14:00 · Saturday closed. Languages: Hebrew, English, Spanish. Rating: 5.0 Google · 187+ reviews.