For Patients
Make a list of questions and concerns you would like to discuss with your therapist.
Be prepared to discuss your symptoms, previous treatments, medical history, current medications, and other relevant information with your therapist.
Verify your insurance benefits with our office.
Arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment.
Wear “gym-like” clothing to your appointments.
BEFORE YOUR
FIRST VISIT
What to Expect
What to expect at your first appointment?
You have either booked an appointment or are considering booking an appointment and are probably wondering…what can I expect? Great question!
The first session with the Physical Therapist will be approximately between 40 - 60 minutes.
We will do a lot of talking! We will go through your story, and your medical history, and discuss in length your current symptoms, as we narrow down why you are experiencing these symptoms.
We will complete a physical and movement examination that is important and can help put the pieces of the puzzle together. Wear gym-like clothing, as the physiotherapist needs access to your injured area.
We will develop a treatment plan together. We will discuss your specific goals and how we can help you to achieve your passion.
The goal of the first session is to get a good understanding of you and your symptoms, to help you understand why you are experiencing your symptoms, and to provide you with the tools to help manage them.
What to expect at your first pelvic floor health appointment?
You have either booked a pelvic floor therapy appointment or are considering it. You are probably wondering…what can I expect? Great question!
The first session with the physical therapist will be approximately 1 - 1.5 hours.
We will do a lot of talking! We will discuss your story, your medical history, and your current symptoms, as we narrow down why you are experiencing these symptoms.
You will receive information and education about pelvic floor health.
A physical and movement examination is really important and can help put the pieces of the puzzle together. The physical exam can be internal, external, both, or none (we work with your comfort level). You are always in control of what you want done so if you are comfortable with an internal exam, great. If you are not comfortable with an internal exam, that’s okay.
The purpose of an internal pelvic floor exam is to figure out:
What are the muscles doing, and can they squeeze and relax?
Can you find those pelvic floor muscles?
We will develop a treatment plan together.
The goal of the first session is to get a good understanding of you and your symptoms, to help you understand why you are experiencing your symptoms, and to provide you with the tools to help manage them.
OUR
POLICIES
Cancellations
Central Avenue Physiotherapy reserves the right to charge a $50 cancellation fee for missed appointments, or when less than 24 hours of cancellation notice is provided before the scheduled appointment time. After two or more late cancellations or no-shows, the client will be required to pay the full amount of the appointment.
Insurance
Most major insurances cover your treatment with Central Avenue Physiotherapy. Please contact your insurance company to determine your coverage based on your individual policy. For more information, contact our office. We offer different payment options for your convenience.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Our team of health professionals provide services for the following conditions and others.
Sports Injuries
Work-Related Injuries
Motor Vehicle-Related Injuries
Neck & Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Arthritic Conditions
Men & Women’s Pelvic Health
Shoulder & Knee Pain
Foot & Ankle Injuries
Fractures
Soft Tissue Sprains
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Recurrent Injury Management
Dizziness & Vertigo
Concussion Assessment & Management
Exercise for Various Diseases
Fibromyalgia
Neurological Disorder (eg. Parkinsons)
Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
Post-Surgical Orthopedics
Postural Dysfunction
Sport Specific Training
Not sure if Physiotherapy is what you need?