Preparing For Your Visit
Please plan approximately 60-90 minutes for your initial visit to the F.I.R.S.T. Health clinic. There are essentially 6 components to the visit.
1. Registration
In order to save some time in the office, we have implemented a new user friendly location for your information. Please Click Here to create an account and/or log into our Jane App. There are many items here that can help you to convey information to us.
2. History
After you complete the initial registration process, we will begin to discuss your health concerns and past history.
3. Physical Examination
Will be completed, which has two primary components:
1. Neurological and orthopedic examinations to determine a clinical diagnosis and.
2. Assessment of your posture, muscle function, flexibility, movement and joint function.
4. Treatment Planning
The details of your diagnosis will be presented and discussed.
5. Treatment
Treatments in our office may include stretches, exercises, therapy modalities (electrical muscle stimulation, TENS, ultrasound, cold laser, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, Rapid Release Technology, kinesiology taping), manual soft tissue relaxation techniques, joint (spine and extremities) manipulation/adjustments, postural training and customized exercises. For complex pediatric, neurological cases, those who are interested in more comprehensive functional stabilization, and also management of elite athletes.
6. Home Instructions/exercises
Most patients are provided with personally customized home exercises and instructions designed to assist with their recovery.