Your first visit is designed to help us understand the full picture of what’s going on so we can begin treatment right away. Most patients are best served by starting with a full evaluation rather than a separate consultation.

What All Patients Can Expect

At your first visit, we’ll start by talking through your story, your symptoms, your medical history, and your goals for physical therapy. This conversation helps guide the evaluation and make sure your care is individualized to you.

Your physical evaluation may include:

• Range of motion

• Strength testing

• Movement and functional assessment

• Soft tissue assessment

Whenever appropriate, treatment begins on day one. This may include:

• Manual therapy

• Exercise instruction

• Postural and movement retraining

• Education and self-management strategies to support your recovery at home

What Pelvic Floor Patients Can Expect

If you’re coming in for pelvic floor physical therapy, we’ll also discuss symptoms related to:

• Bladder function

• Bowel function

• Pelvic pain

• Sexual function

• Pregnancy or postpartum recovery, if applicable

Your evaluation may also include assessment of the:

• Hips

• Abdominals

• Low back and pelvis

• Breathing, posture, and movement patterns

• Soft tissues that may be contributing to symptoms

Pelvic Floor Assessment

A pelvic floor assessment may include both external and internal examination to better understand muscle tone, strength, coordination, and areas of sensitivity or restriction.

This is always discussed with you first and is only performed with your full consent.

An internal exam is never required on the first visit — or ever — if it is not something you are comfortable with.
We will always go at your pace and tailor the evaluation to your comfort level, symptoms, and goals.

Our Goal

You should leave your first visit with:

• A better understanding of what may be contributing to your symptoms

• A clear plan for treatment

• Practical next steps to begin feeling better