- Typically, the first 15-20 minutes will be answering questions from your physical therapist pertaining to your specific injury or symptom
- The next 15-20 minutes will include a hand on assessment to evaluate how you’re moving and measure things like the motion of your joints, strength, or balance testing, as well as performing some specific tests to determine exactly what is going on
- Once the evaluation is complete, your therapist will provide an assessment and then work with you to develop a treatment plan specific to your goals that works with your schedule.
- The first session is typically wrapped up with some treatment such as a hot or cold pack, hands-on therapy, or instruction in a brief home exercise program to begin working on before your next appointment.