Initial Evaluation
Do you have a referral from your physician to attend physical therapy or receive rehabilitative care?​
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Did you suffer an injury or receive surgery and desire to return to your prior level of function?
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Schedule a one-on-one in-person session to identify those movement impairments and functional limitations.
What is an initial evaluation?
An initial evaluation is where you share with the physical therapist what condition you are seeking physical therapy or rehabilitative services for and what goals you hope to obtain. It involves a comprehensive full-body examination to address significant movement impairments that could be contributing to your limitations and concerns.
Conditions and Areas Addressed with PT&E:
Musculoskeletal
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Joint Pain
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Muscle Pain
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Tendon Pain
Post-operative
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Joint Arthroplasty
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Soft Tissue Repairs
​Other conditions
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​Sports-related Injuries
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Injuries of Active Adults
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Injuries of Weekend Warriors
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Preventative Care
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Wellness
Subjective Report
Overview of intake form, including past medical history, past surgical history, medications/supplements, chief complaint, rehabilitations goals.
Objective Examination
Comprehensive tests and measures performed, including strength testing, range of motion, functional movement performance.
Assessment
Highlights movement impairments of the objective examination that will be addressed, in addition to making you aware of your current strengths.
Plan of Care
Discuss a realistic frequency and duration of physical therapy or rehabilitative service that best aligns with your schedule to meet your goals.