The initial consultation is for new patients only. It first includes a warm and friendly introduction to the clinic. From here you will need to fill out a simple registration and medical history form. Following this we will perform an assessment of you and establish a working diagnosis. Largely we will see how your body and joints are moving, as well as assess what muscles and tissues are feeling tight. Depending on your presentation, we may need to perform some special tests- such as neurological testing, orthopaedic testing, taking your blood pressure etc. Lastly we will treat you, in a manner that is comfortable for you. We will also discuss management strategies to get you back to 100% as soon as possible, as well as prevention strategies to keep you that way.
The return consultation involves a review of your progress since your last treatment, a re-examination to assess the changes/improvements, treatment as well as any modifications to your diagnosis and management depending on your progress.
The longer return osteopathy consultation involves a review of your progress since your last treatment, a re-examination to assess the changes/improvements, treatment as well as any modifications to your diagnosis and management depending on your progress.