WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU BEGIN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Series Newsletter #3
In the first two newsletters of our series, we talked about the patient’s “right” to choose who provides their care and next, how to choose a physical therapist and practice to best meet one’s needs. Now what you need to know is WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT WHEN YOU BEGIN PHYSICAL THERAPY AT CHOICE PT!
At Choice Physical Therapy we treat the WHOLE person … our approach is based on individualized, hands-on, manual treatment, and is designed to ensure steady progress to recovery. We have a one-to-one ratio of patient-to-provider so we give you our undivided attention, and you should always expect to be with your evaluating therapist at each visit. Physical Therapy is personal, and you should feel that our staff is personally, fully vested in your recovery. We will work closely with you and your doctors towards our goal of restoring your optimum function and returning you to your daily routine as soon as possible.
During your first initial visit and evaluation, your physical therapist will:
- Take a thorough medical history (We listen!)
- Look at your posture, gait (walking pattern), movement patterns, area of injury, etc.
- Evaluate your motion, strength, flexibility, posture and gait pattern as appropriate for your condition.
- Put together an appropriate treatment plan from our findings and share that with you.
Your first appointment on average is one hour and your therapist will spend 100% of that time with you … you are not “handed off” to another provider to deliver your care.
We believe that education and understanding is critical to your recovery! Your physical therapist will take the time to review anatomy, function, what your plan of care is and why. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Our task is not complete until you are physically reconditioned and have been provided the knowledge and a home program you need to minimize the chance of re-injury. Do not be afraid to ask questions … the more you know the better your recovery will be.
As a member of this community, Choice Physical Therapy strives to serve as the premiere resource for neuro-musculoskeletal care and foremost, to serve as an educational center for the promotion of wellness and health to enhance the quality of life.
Thank you for choosing Choice Physical Therapy … we look forward to assisting you with your rehabilitation and wellness goals. If you have any questions or need physical therapy, please call us at 802.878.6656 ... we can get you started right away!
Best in Health,
Lauren Cook, PT
Clinical Director
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