What a New Patient Can Expect

After making the first appointment, you can expect the following to occur. At all times each patient is encouraged to ask questions to become knowledgeable about their own health care.

Initial Paperwork - Upon showing up at our office, you will be welcomed and given some introductory paperwork that will include the following;

1. Patient data form that includes name, address, etc,
2. Health history form that asks questions about your current and past health,
3. Financial policy which we ask that you read and sign as it outlines our billing procedures. We ask that you bring with you any recent x-rays and a list of medications you are currently taking. Filling out the paperwork usually takes about 10 - 20 minutes. Help is available from our staff if you have difficulty reading or writing.

Initial History - After completing the paperwork each new patient will be taken to an examination room where a therapist will perform an initial history and obtain vital signs such as height, weight, and blood pressure. After reviewing the initial paperwork and history, the doctor will complete a thorough history. If we are unable to help you, we will let you know and refer you to an appropriate doctor. If it is determined that we may help you, the doctor will determine what further examination and diagnostic techniques must be performed to find the cause of your condition.

Examination and Diagnostic Services - All patients will have a thorough examination performed that will include palpation, postural analysis, range of motion testing, and necessary orthopedic and neurological tests. If needed further testing may be performed such as x-rays taken at our office. After a complete examination, your doctor will discuss your condition and report all his/her findings to you and then offer appropriate treatment options.