• First Visit - What you need to know​

  • We suggest that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of your first scheduled appointment to complete our registration process.

    • Make sure you:

      • Bring the forms you completed at home

      • Bring your therapy prescription, if you have one

      • Bring your insurance card or case number

      • Bring any relevant diagnostic reports you may have (for example, x-ray or MRI)

      • Wear comfortable clothes that will allow the Physical Therapist access to the body part for which you are being seen

• Evaluation - What to expect

  • The first part of your Initial Evaluation involves an interview, during which we will review your medical history and your current symptoms. Be prepared to answer questions such as:

    • What types of symptoms are you experiencing?

    • How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?

    • How did it start?

    • What aggravates and eases these symptoms?

**Please be sure to tell your Physical Therapist about any previous Therapy Treatment you may have had, as well as the results

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• The next step is an Extensive Examination.  During your exam, your Physical Therapist may evaluate the following:

  • Strength

  • Range of Motion

  • Flexibility

  • Posture

  • Mobility and Movement Patterns

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*After your Interview and Evaluation, your Physical Therapist will explain his or her assessment of your condition and explain the individual Treatment Plan that has been designed for you. Your Physical Therapist will also introduce you to the team that will be involved in your rehabilitative care.

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*If at any time you have questions regarding any aspect of your Treatment Plan, do not hesitate to ask. Your understanding of our Assessment and Treatment Plan is essential to helping you achieve your goals.

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• Treatment & follow-up the next step of your initial appointment will be to begin your treatment.  This will most likely involve a variety of the following:

  • Hands-on therapy

  • Therapeutic  Modalities, such as ice, heat, or electrical stimulation

  • A Therapeutic Exercise Program

  • Education about Activity Modification

  • Education about a Home Exercise Program, designed individually for you

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Doing your Home Exercise Program is critical to your success. If you have any questions about the exercises prescribe...we will gladly review them until you are comfortable doing them independently...just ask!

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Before you leave please stop by the receptionist to schedule your future appointments. We highly recommend you schedule the entire plan of care to ensure you get the time slots that are most convenient for you.

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