What happens at a first physiotherapy session?
You talk, you are examined, you try a few things, and you leave with a plan. The physiotherapist should explain what is wrong in plain words and what happens next.
The first visit is mostly about understanding you. It is not a test, and you cannot do it wrong.
What happens before the visit?
You send a short message with what happened, how long, your age and your area in Ipoh. The physiotherapist or our team replies with questions and suggests a time.
Gather what you have: the diagnosis, discharge papers from Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Fatimah Hospital or wherever you were treated, scan reports and your medicines. Our first visit checklist lists them.
What questions will I be asked?
Expect a calm conversation of about the following.
- What happened, when, and how it has changed.
- What makes it better or worse, such as stairs, sitting or lying.
- Your health history, medicines and any past operations.
- What a normal day looks like at home, and who helps you.
- What you want to be able to do again.
Say it in your own words. “I want to climb to the bedroom without holding the wall” is better than a medical term.
What does the examination involve?
The physiotherapist watches how you move and checks the area that hurts. At home, that includes how you get out of the chair, walk to the door, climb the stairs and use the bathroom.
They may test strength, movement and balance, and gently touch the sore area. If something is too painful, say so and they will stop.
What treatment and advice will I get?
Usually some hands-on work if it suits, a few simple exercises you start that day, and advice on positions and habits.
You should also hear what is likely causing the problem, the number of visits to expect before a review, and what to do if it flares up. See the number of physiotherapy sessions to plan ahead.
What do I take away?
An exercise plan you can follow, written or sent to you, and a plan for the next visit. At home, the exercises are done on your own stairs and floor, so you can practise the same movements the next day.
Ask the physiotherapist to send a short summary to a family member who lives far away.
How do we run a first visit at Kinesio Rehab Ipoh?
We begin with the conversation and an assessment at home, then agree goals with you. Home visits across Ipoh are available now, and our Canning Garden centre is opening soon.
Prices are quoted on WhatsApp after a short description. See our first visit page for the full flow.