Physical Therapy Patient Education
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include Patient Education.
What is Patient Education?
Patient education includes providing information about your condition and treatment options and identifying and modifying any factors or activities causing your pain. Instructing you in home pain/swelling management and a home exercise program will help you maintain gains in motion and strength.
Benefits of Patient Education:
- Improved understanding of medical condition and impairments
- Better patient understanding of how to manage self-care
- Increased adherence and compliance with recommended treatment plan
- Patients more likely to have fewer complications
- Patients provided the information they need for informed consent
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
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Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
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I broke my back and had set out to get back to a normal life for work and personal activities, like with building our home and back pack camping up the mountains. The employees at every level of the Weaverville location were very knowledgeable and cared about each patient. I learned many new exercises to heal my back, as well as how to correct or replace some exercises I have been doing for years. These improved how I treated my joints that in turn will help my back’s strength and help me be more cautious on how I do workouts in the future. I feel blessed having chosen the Weaverville Southeastern PT and will miss the many staff I encountered there. I’m very thankful I can get back to the things I love to do. Thanks! Great people! I am very satisfied with my experience with Lucas and Amber