Before you receive any Physiotherapeutic or Clinical Pilates treatment it is essential for you to undertake an initial assessment. This will enable the Physiotherapist to understand and diagnose your problem, be aware of your general health and any pre-existing medical conditions and discuss your goal and treatment requirements.
This will result in a safe and clinically beneficial treatment plan that is specific to you. Each Initial Assessment is one hour in duration. The Physiotherapist will ask you some detailed questions about your symptoms and will then perform a physical examination. This will involve looking at the area or areas that are affected, assessing how certain moments are performed, and determining if pain, muscle spasm or stiffness are present.
The Physiotherapist may require you to remove some clothing in order for a thorough physical examination to be made, however it is also advisable to wear loose, comfortable clothing to your appointment and all subsequent appointments. Shorts are a good idea if you have any lower limb, pelvic or spinal problems that will need to be examined, and vest tops are useful for upper body, neck or upper limb examinations.
At the end of your assessment, if time allows, some treatment may be incorporated into the session, however this will always be discussed with you beforehand. The Physiotherapist may also wish to inform your GP that you are attending for treatment at Enliven Health and may write to them with your consent.