What to Expect at Your Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Appointment

What to Bring

• All patients must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the initial evaluation.

• Shorts for a lower extremity injury. Tank top for upper extremity injury.

• Comfortable loose fitting clothing for back and neck injuries.

• Athletic shoes for all evaluations especially orthotic evaluations.

• Insurance card.

What to Expect

• The first visit will consist of an evaluation which will be about 45 minutes to 1 hour. You will be asked questions about your injury. Measurements and testing will be performed.

• Following the evaluation an exercise program will be developed, including a home exercise program.

• Follow up appointments will be scheduled with the therapist at the initial evaluation, after school times will be available.

• If you need to reschedule or cancel, please call your treatment center.

Additional Resources

If you have an appointment with our Vestibular Rehabilitation team or Runner's Clinic, the videos below will show you what to expect at your visit!