The first assessment
Πρώτη αξιολόγηση
An hour to hear the whole story, look at how you move, and agree a plan you understand.
Who it is for
Everyone who is new to us, or coming back with something new. You do not need a referral from a doctor.
What happens
We start by listening. When did it begin, what makes it better or worse, what does your week look like, what do you want to get back to. Most of what we need to know is in the story, so we do not hurry it.
Then we look at how you move: standing, walking, bending, the thing that hurts and the things around it. We test strength and range, and we feel the tissue where it helps. If something needs a doctor or a scan first, we tell you and write a note.
In the last twenty minutes we explain what we think is going on, in plain words, and agree a plan together: what we will do in the clinic, what you will do at home, and roughly how long it should take. Most people get some hands-on treatment in the first session too.
You leave with
- An explanation of what is going on, in words you can repeat at home
- Two or three exercises, drawn and written down for you
- A plan: how many sessions, how far apart, and what should change by when
- A receipt for your insurer