What to Expect at Your First Visit //
Health History and Symptom Evaluation:
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You will fill out a health questionnaire at the beginning of your appointment. This will help assess your current health condition, medical history, levels of pain, and any recent or chronic injuries.
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We may also inquire about your lifestyle habits, such as diet, exercise, and sleep patterns.
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Digital posture analysis: Computer technology that determines and assesses the flaws in your posture.
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Weight Distribution Test: The distribution of weight on the body is vitally important to understand the root cause of an ailment. We will perform a weight distribution test and unveil any discrepancies.
Physical Examination:
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Our osteopath will perform a physical examination to assess your posture, range of motion, joint mobility, and tissue health.
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This may include hands-on palpation of your muscles, joints, and tissues and visual assessments of your posture and movement patterns.
Personalized Plan:
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Based on the information gathered during the medical history and physical examination, our osteopath will develop a personalized care plan to address your specific needs and goals.
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Care options may include hands-on manipulations, soft tissue work, exercises, and other techniques to help manage pain and improve your overall health and well-being.
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Our osteopath will explain each step of the process and answer any questions you may have to ensure that you feel comfortable and informed about your care.
Care Procedure:
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Our osteopath will then perform the method and techniques that are part of your personalized care plan. Depending on your condition, the care may involve a combination of the techniques listed above, or it may focus on one or two specific methods.
Education and Follow-up:
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Throughout your session, our osteopath will provide you with educational resources and recommendations for self-care practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
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After your first session, our osteopath may schedule follow-up appointments to track your progress and adjust your care plan as needed.
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The frequency of your appointments will depend on your specific condition and health goals.