How long will my first appointment for physical therapy take?!
Question: i am going to physical therapy for the first time tomorrow, i dont know what to expect or how long it will take does anyone know what they will do for my first visit? its for neck/shoulder/migraine problems from carrying my daughter
Answers: i am going to physical therapy for the first time tomorrow, i dont know what to expect or how long it will take does anyone know what they will do for my first visit? its for neck/shoulder/migraine problems from carrying my daughter
about an hour maybe a little more... the PT will do an evaulation, probably give u heat to relax ur muscles, stretch ur neck and shoulder, and then give u some exercises both to do there and at home...
best of luck... PT isn't too bad
It will be about an hour long.
Mine lasted almost two hours!
Initial evaluations will take no more than 2 hours. The physical therapist must make a through evaluation. This includes an extensive interview on your living/work environment and how that affects your musculoskeletal condition. Depending on your condition, the appointment following the initial evaluation could take no longer than one hour. Some diagnoses necessitate a longer treatment per visit. Your therapist will explain this in detail to you during your first visit.
What to Bring
Doctor's prescription
Photo ID
Current Insurance Card
Primary Insurance
Secondary Insurance
Auto Insurance info (if applicable)
Wear comfortable clothes
Know all of your contact information
Work
Emergency Contacts
Insurance Info
What to Expect
Filling out Paperwork
Patient Information Sheet
TTN Health Assessment
HIPAA Statement of Understanding
Medicare Form (if applicable)
Tricare Form (if applicable)
Attorney Lien (if applicable)
Authorization for Medical Records
Paying your co-pay
Going Back to your Treatment Room
Interview with the physical therapist
Having a physical examination of your injury/complaint
Possibly having some of the following done with you
Ultrasound
Heat or Ice application
Electrical Stimulation
Stretches
Exercises
Getting your treatment plan from the therapist
Setting up your follow up appointments
call the office and inquire.