Accepting New Patients!
What should I expect during my first visit?
During your first visit you can expect the following:
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Complete Intake Paperwork. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your first appointment to complete in our office, or complete and submit the Online Paperwork beforehand.
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You will provide us with your prescription for physical therapy (If you have one).
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We will copy your insurance card and license.
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You will be seen for the initial evaluation by the physical therapist.
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The physical therapist will discuss the following:
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Your medical history.
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Your current problems/complaints.
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Pain intensity, what aggravates and eases the symptoms.
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How symptoms are impacting your daily activities or your functional limitations.
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Your physical therapy goals.
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Medications, tests, and procedures related to your health.
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The therapist will perform the objective evaluation.
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The physical therapist will formulate a plan, with the patient's input, to treat the problems. This includes how many times per week/duration you should see the physical therapist, home exercise programs, patient education, short-term/long-term goals, and what is expected after discharge from therapy. This plan is created with input from you, your physical therapist, and your doctor.