What to Expect From Your First Consultation
Thorough
Assessment
At the initial appointment, our therapists discuss the problem with the hand and/or upper limb, and how it is affecting you. We use this information to guide the session, and the thorough assessment of the whole upper limb problem. Assessment may include review of any scans or referral information, plus relevant medical history. We will ask about symptoms and functional difficulties, finding what are the priorities in care. This is followed by careful physical examination including a range of very specific tests and investigations.
To achieve your goals, we will develop a completely tailored treatment plan.
Treatment Plans Vary Based
on Presentations and May Include
- Custom fabricated orthosis / splinting
- Local / hands-on approach to treatment and symptom-relieving strategies
- Personalised exercise and management programs
- Choosing equipment or aides to help your condition or function
- Further advocacy and liaison with the broader treating team, inclusive of your doctor, worksite or anyone else you deem important
Following the Initial Appointment
You Can Expect
A clear plan (either verbal or written) on how to start addressing the issues. We will also provide details of what we might do at any subsequent consultations if they are deemed necessary
