New Patient Consultation

The Initial Consultation involves taking a comprehensive medical history and a physical examination.

Medical history - you will be asked about your current complaint/concern. This will include any symptoms you are experiencing, when they started and if they are worse at any part of the day/night. You will then be asked about your medical history. This will consider any conditions you have been diagnosed with, medications you take, past surgeries and lifestyle factors.

A Physical Examination will then follow. You will be asked to remove your outer clothing (not your underwear) and provided with a gown for your modesty.

This physical examination will involve:-

• assessment of body position whilst standing and walking

• specialised orthopaedic and neurological tests

• assessment of vital signs e.g. blood pressure, pulse rate

Report of Findings - discussion about findings to include a working diagnosis. We will also discuss a suggested treatment plan which will include a treatment schedule and exercises.

First Treatment - with the reminder of the time available we will begin treatment.

NB Treatment may not commence in the rare instances where it would be unsafe to do so without additional information OR if I think you need referral to a different professional.