INITIAL CONSULTATION
After registering yourself in the front desk you will be guided to the physical therapist who will spend time with you to learn about your condition, your previous level of function, and how your condition is affecting your life. They will then take specific measurements of the impairments that may be causing your problem and put together a treatment plan for you.
How should I dress?
This depends on the body part the therapist will need to assess. The body part should ideally be exposed for complete examination. We do provide gown if your dress is hard to maneuver.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your ID, insurance cards/information, a list of the medications you are currently taking, list of all medical problems and surgeries and your script if your doctor has not faxed it already.
How long will I have to go to PT sessions?
Initial session will last up to 60 min along with setting up with home exercise program. Most patients benefit from visiting about three times each week for their treatment sessions with each being 60 min or less.
Will PT exercises hurt?
This will depend on the condition of problem. Any tightness of soft tissues will be uncomfortable to achieve best result. Some pain amy be managed with no pain at all which most patient like. For example if you are suffering from sciatica, pain moving to the center of the back is what may be very uncomfortable but may be very desirable. And when the pain is moving away from the spine and may be very mild will be very undesirable.