Before Your First Visit
- Make a list of questions that you have to discuss on your first visit.
- List signs and symptoms that can be of importance to the therapist.
- Have in writing key past medical history, previous treatments, current medications, and other important information.
- Please call your insurance to verify your insurance benefits for out-of-network physical therapy, please determine your coverage for this treatment, and also what steps are necessary for you to pursue reimbursement. Please see the “Payment Info” tab for further guidance when speaking with your insurance company.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment to acquaint yourself with the location. However, if we are in a session, the suite door will be closed until the time of your appointment.
- Please be prepared to arrive with a mask on.
- Please cancel or reschedule your appointment if you have any signs or symptoms of COVID, FLU, RSV or any other illness.
- Bring with you a copy of your insurance card and a photo ID.
- Please complete all intake forms prior to your first visit.
Please bring the following to the first appointment:
- All physician contact information (e.g. pediatrician, primary, orthopaedic, etc.) including phone and fax numbers.
- All X-rays. (Be prepared to leave them with therapist for a day or two.)
- Current day and/or night braces for scoliosis/kyphosis patients.
- A water bottle.
- Notebook, pen, and paper to take notes as needed.
- 3-ring binder or folder to assist in organizing paperwork (optional)
- Snack or plan for meal at local restaurants near the clinic during break for Scoliosis/Kyphosis Patients.
- Parents/Family accompanying patient minors may wish to bring reading material or other activity as they will be invited to view exercises periodically, but not necessarily throughout every session.
Clothing to wear to your first and ongoing appointments:
- All patients are asked to wear loose or form fitting shorts, elastic waist preferred. The shorter the shorts the better, this allows for full visualization of the legs.
- Females, please wear a bra top (preferable), sports bra with an OPEN BACK (see examples), or bikini top (preferable). Please do NOT wear a racer-back sports bra or any sports bra in which the straps cover the center of the spine in any manner. This is very important. Please search “open back sports bra” in your browser to find a top that works well for you. The spine needs to be visualized optimally.
Examples of sports bra styles which will work well for scoliosis/kyphosis physical therapy are provided below:
Please arrive fully dressed and ready to begin your appointment at your appointment time.
If you need to change clothes, please arrive early and use the restroom across the hall for changing. Please also use the restroom for changing after your appointment.
Below are examples of sports bra back strap styles that do NOT work well for scoliosis/kyphosis specific physical therapy:
Footwear should be athletic and comfortable.
Long hair will need to be secured into a bun that sits on top of the head, and bangs should be secured with a barrette.
Masks are required for patients, parents and visitors at all in person visits Well fitting masks, KN95 or KN94 masks are required. Loose or loosely woven cloth masks are not acceptable.
For all Visits following the initial visit, once you begin to use equipment:
We ask that you bring the following equipment from home for each session:
- loop straps
- Yoga straps
- resistance bands
- bean bags
- 1/2 foam roller
- yoga blocks
- yoga mat
- mobilization devices such as small mobilization balls, wedges etc.
We encourage the use of a grocery cart or wagon to assist in transporting the equipment to and from your appointment.
- At the completion of the scoliosis/kyphosis program, a wall ladder, stall bars or wooden bars should be installed and all equipment should be in place.
- Immediate continuation of the exercises in the home should be initiated the day following the last day of training. It is imperative that the wall ladder or stall bar system is installed in the home, prior to completion of training and ready for immediate use.
- Follow-up visits will be recommended at the completion of the training session. It is the patient’s responsibility to contact Graham Therapy and Fitness to schedule their appointment.
What to Expect Before and on Your First Visit
- You will register with our friendly front office staff. They will help you navigate any questions you may have regarding the registration process and treatment program, so you can focus on your recovery.
- You will meet with your physical therapist for the initial evaluation.
- During the evaluation, your therapist will ask questions about your medical history, current pain, or injury. Open communication helps us understand your problem.
- Your movement, strength, coordination, and much more will be evaluated. Our purpose is to help you, so please ensure you communicate with your therapist if anything is hurting or bothering you during the examination.
- Your therapist will recommend and prepare a course of treatments to ensure the quickest recovery and the best results. Your therapist will discuss the recommendations with you.
- There may be some treatments performed the first day to get you started on your road to recovery. However, during the next visit you will get into the full swing of your treatment plan.
- You will schedule your series of visits with the front desk. The amount of therapy needed will be discussed with you, depending on the recommendations of your therapist. We offer many convenient appointment times, however, prime times can become busy, so it is best to book ahead as much as possible.
- Your therapist will write up their findings and treatment plan.
- If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to call. We want to ensure your satisfaction and full recovery.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!