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Your First
Visit with Dr. Harris at Concordville Chiropractic
Our objective is to help you as
much as we can - even on your first visit. It is
surprising how many offices only do a history and exam on the
first visit and begin treatment on the second visit. Our office
will also treat on your first visit with us. Your first visit
with us will include the following:
Case History> This is a
questionnaire where you describe your current complaint and any
related conditions you have had in the past. This is also when
any health insurance information you may have will be copied and
returned to you.
Exam/Consultation> This is
a face to face meeting with Dr. Harris where the case history is
reviewed in depth, when you can fully describe your condition
and how it happened. Immediately following the consultation a
full exam will be performed - tailored to your specific
complaint. A good exam is very important in order to reach
a proper diagnosis. Any or all of the following procedures
will be used: Posture Analysis, Range of Motion, muscle strength
testing, gait analysis, deep tendon reflexes, dermatomes,
palpation, orthopedic tests, and a MYOVISION scan. Any x-rays or
MRI studies you may have had will also be reviewed here.
These tests will tell us what part is causing the problem
whether muscle, tendon, ligament, disc, bone, joint, nerve, etc.
Obviously, you can not be treated successfully until the
cause of your problem is discovered (your diagnosis).
Treatment> We have at our
office a variety of state-of-the-art treatments. The treatment
or treatments we use are determined by your diagnosis and stage
of your injury (acute, sub-acute, chronic). These include:
ultrasound,
shortwave diathermy (deep heat), cryotherapy (cold),
hydrotherapy massage, interferential muscle stimulation,
strengthening exercise, and of course, adjustments (chiropractic
manipulation). On your first visit you will also be given a
sample of a topical pain relieving gel called
BIOFREEZE.
Many people ask us if x-rays are
required when they come to us. We DO NOT make it a blanket
policy to have everyone x-rayed before beginning treatment. If,
however, your history or exam suggests an x-ray is warranted in
your case (ex: a bad fall suggesting a possible fracture) we
will of course recommend one.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to
your appointment time to fill out the necessary paperwork and
bring any insurance or referral information or forms that are
necessary. If you have any MRIs, X-rays or diagnostic testing
please bring the actual films if possible. Also please feel free
to wear comfortable clothes like T-shirts and jogging pants so
you feel comfortable and unrestricted during the examination and
treatment process.
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