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

Following this assessment, you will be given an appointment to attend for your 'Report of Findings'.