What To Expect
We want to make sure your visits to SSPT are pleasant, productive, and stress-free. This page will give you an idea of what to expect on your visits.
Your first visit
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of your first appointment to complete your new patient paperwork, which includes information about your injury, current function, and medical history. For your first visit, make sure to:
- Bring your physician's referral or prescription (without it, we will not be able to treat you)
- Bring your insurance card or insurance information
- Wear comfortable clothes
About your treatment program
For every appointment at SSPT, you will be seen one-on-one by a licensed therapist. During your first visit, your therapist will evaluate your condition and identify the source of your discomfort or dysfunction. Your initial evaluation will be based on the specific diagnosis made by your doctor and will include a thorough examination of muscle, nerve, tendon, ligament, bone, and other body tissues/organs as they pertain to your diagnosis.
After your evaluation, your therapist will develop a treatment program that will usually involve some form of manual therapy and exercise, as well as other therapeutic modalities if they are needed to treat the problem areas. You may also receive instruction in a home exercise program as well as education on proper body mechanics and posture to prevent re-injury. Your therapist will plan, implement, and monitor your entire treatment program.
The initial evaluation will last approximately 60 minutes; subsequent appointments are scheduled for around 30 minutes. Please arrive 5 minutes early for each appointment. If you are unable to keep an appointment, we require at least 24 hours' notice.
