WHAT TO EXPECT: INITIAL PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT
The initial assessment generally takes place in my home office but can be virtual if you prefer. To use our time efficiently it is ideal that you have your intake paperwork completed prior to my arrival. You should be dressed comfortably and ensure that relevant areas be accessible for examination. For example, if your knee or hip is being assessed it would be best to wear loose fitting shorts, shoulders may require tank tops and so on. The assessment will begin with a discussion so you can tell me exactly what is going on in your own words. We will go over your completed paperwork and you can provide me with any other documentation at this time. We will move on to a physical assessment where I will feel and move the affected tissues and joints, test strength and sensation and so on. We will discuss my findings and I will propose a treatment plan. If deemed appropriate and time allows, we may try some treatment methods at the end of the assessment. See Treatment Descriptions for examples of techniques that may be recommended or performed. At the end of this visit there should be a clear plan for follow up and if we plan a follow up treatment session, we will discuss if there is anything you need to do in preparation. The initial assessment is typically 90 minutes in duration at a cost of $150, payable by e-transfer or cash. A detailed receipt will be provided and it is your responsibility to seek reimbursement if you have a third party insurance plan. Back to top.
* Special note that for adult pelvic health appointments we will discuss external and internal physical assessments that will take place and the most appropriate settings for such. You are welcome at any time during your menstrual cycle and do not need to cancel if you are on your bleeding time.
* Children’s pelvic health appointments (pain, bedwetting etc.) will only ever involve a physical assessment of private areas after a relationship of trust has been established and only if it is deemed necessary.
* If we are evaluating breast health a physical breast exam will be necessary and if you are breastfeeding, your infant will be an important part of the appointment. If you use a breast pump please also have it available.
WHAT TO EXPECT: PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT
Follow up sessions follow a similar flow to the assessment as it is vital that we respond to what your body is telling us in the moment. We will have already discussed a guideline for your treatment plan but choice of treatment depends largely on your body’s response to interventions so we will always discuss how you are feeling prior to beginning. I encourage you to ask questions and fully participate in your care. The treatment session is typically 90 minutes in duration at a cost of $150 payable by e-transfer or cash. A detailed receipt will be provided and it is your responsibility to seek reimbursement if you have a third party insurance plan. For more information on treatment techniques that may be recommended, see Treatment Descriptions. Back to top.