Expectations
Scheduling an appointment with us is a simple process. One phone call is all it takes to get you started. As a new patient, we will schedule your initial visit within 2 business days of contacting us. Our office manager will confirm your insurance benefits and make sure you are aware of any co-payment or co-insurance obligations on your part to the best of our ability. Our office hours are 08:00 AM – 06:00PM. Our phone number is 423-585-5023.
At the initial visit, you will be evaluated and a treatment plan will be recommended. You know your body and the nature of your problem better than anyone. Knowing this, it is imperative that a thorough patient history is taken at the first visit. Combining the information gained from listening to the patient with the results of thorough movement testing allows your physical therapist to select the most appropriate treatment interventions for you. You will be educated in the nature of your condition and given a home exercise program to begin the rehabilitation process on day one.
Highly skilled exercise prescription and manual therapy at each subsequent visit along with patient education will help you resolve the condition hindering your daily function. You will be re-assessed by your physical therapist at each visit to determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan. Appropriate progressions and adjustments to your treatment plan can then be made to maximize timely treatment results.
Patient education is a cornerstone of treatment. Simply put, the more you know and understand about your condition, the more likely you are to participate and contribute to your treatment. Your involvement in the treatment process is vital to your success. Once your condition has been resolved, you will be instructed in a preventative exercise program tailored to your recreational and occupational needs. Our ultimate goal is to get you back to your normal daily activities without pain and dysfunction and help you stay there.