First Visit
What should I expect on my first visit?History
On your first visit you will fill out a short patient information form. An in depth history of the presenting complaint will be taken as well as looking at your sport/lifestyle/training levels and habits. You will be asked a series of questions to help direct the physical and non physical assessment and subsequent special tests.
Examination
On every clinical visit, all physical and non physical examinations conducted are fully explained by the therapist and with informed consent to proceed by you, the patient. Within the Hampstead chiropractic clinic, we provide a private changing area for our clients. You should wear loose clothing and or sports clothing (including shorts, t-shirt, sports bra etc.), as it makes it easier to be examined and move around during the assessment and exercises. All examinations will consist of various orthopaedic, strength and functional tests. In some cases, further biomechanical and /or postural analysis may be required to diagnose, treat and cure your existing problem.
Treatment
We will give you a synopsis of what we’ve found and will advise you of the most appropriate treatment plan for your condition. With your consent, in most cases treatment will be started on the first visit. In complex cases, additional assessment may be required leaving little time for treatment in the first visit.
A major part of your spinal rehab or sports therapy treatment will be undertaking a home exercise plan as prescribed by your sports therapist. On subsequent sessions, we will monitor how you are progressing with your exercises and modify accordingly until full rehabilitation is completed.
Some sessions may be booked in as spinal rehabilitation and core stability, whereas other times, we may feel a sports massage will be more appropriate. On many occasions, a combination of the two is used. Your practitioner will advise you accordingly as your treatment progresses.
You should arrive about ten minutes early and reserve approximately one hour of time for your appointment.
Testimonials
I have been a patient of Franco since February 2008 and due to health problems combined with a stressful job as a Head Teacher, I have seen him on a regular basis since. Franco's ability to listen carefully to my description regarding my aches, pains and tension in my body is evident in his detailed feed back and questions to me. This has led to the treatments being highly effective and progress being made consistently giving me not only physical relief but also a freedom and ease of movements. Franco has also taught me simple, practical exercises to help me manage my body effectively in between sessions with him. His level of professionalism is outstanding in all areas. Franco is truly a skilful and gifted Sports Therapist and I am very grateful to him for his continued support and care.
Marie Helene Leoni
Contact Us
You can reach us by phone or email:Tel: 020 7722 3922
Email: info@gettreated.com
Our address is:
4A New College Parade
London NW3 5EP
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