Physiotherapy is a rehabilitation program that is advised to patients to help improve mobility and function of a specific part of the body. On your first appointment, the following is to be expected:
A detailed history of your surgery/injury/condition that requires physiotherapy including any pre-existing medical conditions/previous surgeries.
List of current medications you are taking
Clinical tests to identify potential & existing problem-areas.
Any additional notes made by the physician before planning your physiotherapy plan
Once your physiotherapist is well-informed about your ailment, they will examine you to assess the extent of physiotherapy required. For instance, if you’ve come due to a lower back pain, they will ask you to bend forward and backwards to gauge the range of movement & note them downin case they are causing an acute pain/discomfort.
Your first session may be either a single therapy or a combination of two or more, depending on your presenting symptoms. Therapies include hot fomentation, cold compression, USG-physiotherapy, acupuncture and/or isometric & dynamic exercises, etc.