What actually happens at your first visit
A walk-through of your first appointment, from intake forms to the plan you leave with.
Dr. Jordan Alvarez
PT, DPT, OCS
A lot of people put off physical therapy because they don’t know what to expect. Here’s what your first visit looks like at our clinics (sample process).
Before you arrive
We check your insurance or share self-pay pricing, then send short intake forms through a secure link. Wear clothes you can move in.
During the visit
✓ A conversation about your pain, your goals and what you’ve tried
✓ Movement, strength and mobility tests
✓ Hands-on treatment or exercise if it’s appropriate that day
✓ A clear explanation of what we found, in plain language
What you leave with
A written plan with goals, an expected number of visits (as a range, not a promise) and two or three home exercises to start right away.
This article is general information, not medical advice. For a plan that fits you, book an evaluation.
General information, not medical advice
Articles are educational and don’t replace an evaluation. If symptoms are severe, sudden or getting worse, contact a medical professional.
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