PHYSICAL THERAPY

At your first visit, the physical therapist will perform an evaluation and talk with you about your condition. The therapist then creates a physical therapy program based on your physician’s recommendations and the results of the evaluation. The therapist takes into account you expectations and goals, your age and physical abilities.

If you are in pain at your first visit, you should expect the physical therapist to provide a treatment that gives you a short-term pain relief. To achieve this, your therapist may provide electrical stimulation, ultrasound, manual therapy such as soft tissue mobilization, and cold or hot packs. The therapist may also provide you with instructions in proper positioning to control your pain symptoms.

Exercise is almost always an important part of your program. You will usually exercise in our gym and we will give you exercises to do at home.

Following your first visit, your therapist will send a report to your physician regarding your evaluation and program plan. At the end of 4 weeks or before you return to your doctor, your therapist will send an updated report describing your progress in therapy.

Each therapy session takes about one hour.