New Patient Information

What to Bring

Please bring each of the following to your first appointment for us to make a copy of:

  • Drivers license or
    Identification card
  • Insurance card
  • Doctor Referral (if required)
  • Claim number (for Workers’ Compensation or Motor Vehicle Accident cases)
  • List of medications you are currently taking/prescribed

What to Wear

  • Comfortable clothing which permits access to the injured area. For Physical Therapy, please refrain from wearing skirts/dresses, high heels and tight shirts/pants.
  • Your brace or splint if you are currently wearing one

Creating a Treatment Plan

Your therapist will take all the information from the evaluation and work with you to create a manageable, progressive exercise program which will be performed during visits and while at home. The goal is to regain strength and function through exercises that mimic your every day tasks and chores, so your communication and input is very valuable.

How is Hand Therapy Different from Physical Therapy?

What to Expect During Your Evaluation

Your initial appointment will be an evaluation with a licensed physical therapist or hand therapist. Our goal is to gather as much information as necessary to properly evaluate your condition and create an appropriate treatment plan. Your first appointment will typically last between 45-60 minutes, but please be prepared to stay slightly longer if needed.

Your physical or hand therapist will have a discussion on the following topics:

  • Gain muscle
  • Less stress on tendons, ligaments, and joints when lifting
  • Return to function after surgery
  • Rehab/train comfortably with arthritis or a cartilage/joint injury
  • Prepare for sport quickly with preseason conditioning

If symptoms allow, your physical or hand therapist will measure:

  • Swelling, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and posture
  • Performance during various body mechanic exercises and functional activities
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