Overview of Orthopedic Rehab Services

Initial Evaluation (60 minutes)

• You will discuss your medical history with your therapist
• The therapist will do a physical assessment of your injury and joint function
• The therapist will then take a posture assessment
• You will take a strength test
• Your range of motion will be tested
• The therapist will do a neurological evaluation
• You will have balance and mobility testing
• The therapist will then take a gait assessment
• You will have special testing to determine the degree of your injury
• The therapist will show you manual techniques
• Tapping
• Supportive devices
• You and your therapist will develop a treatment/home plan with exercises and stretches.
• You will be educated on specific injury mechanisms and healing processes
• Lastly, you will determine a plan of care and timeframe for your likely recovery

Follow Up

• Your therapist will asses your response to your treatment and home program
• Your current symptoms will be re-evaluated
• Your therapist will assess your goals
• Your home exercise program will be modified to adapt to the progress you have made
• Your treatment plan will be progressed to include functional/sport specific exercises
• You will be addressed about your safe return to sports

Discharge

• Once your goals are met, you will be discharged with a plan for a continued home exercise program to maintain relief of symptoms.
• Your discharge is dependent on the progress towards your goals, your tolerance of prescribed exercises and your specific needs.