Your first physical therapy visit includes both a comprehensive evaluation and your first treatment session so you can begin your recovery right away.
During the appointment, your licensed physical therapist will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and learn about your goals for treatment. A detailed physical therapy evaluation will then be performed to assess your movement, strength, flexibility, posture, and overall function. This evaluation helps identify the root cause of your pain or injury.
Unlike some clinics that only perform an assessment, most patients at our clinic receive treatment during their first physical therapy appointment. Your therapist may begin hands-on manual therapy, guided exercises, movement training, and education to help reduce pain and improve mobility. You will also receive a personalized AI-assisted software, home exercise program that tracks your progress between visits. Most first appointments last 45–60 minutes, giving your therapist enough time to fully evaluate your condition and begin treatment immediately.