At MOVE TO MOVE, our team is committed to finding the root cause of your condition and developing a treatment plan that addresses your needs and helps you achieve your goals.
Preparing for your first appointment at MOVE TO MOVE
Before your visit, make a list of questions you’d like to ask during your first meeting and call our office ahead of time to verify your insurance benefits.
You will register at the front desk when you arrive at our office. We’ll confirm your insurance information and review any other paperwork you may have brought with you (i.e., referral, medicines, X-ray or MRI report, and other medical reports).
During your first appointment, be prepared to talk with your therapist about your medical history, previous treatments, limitations you’re dealing with, and other relevant details.
What to bring:
- A valid photo ID
- Insurance information, including your insurance card and any necessary authorization or referral forms.
- A list of current medications, allergies, and any relevant past surgeries.
When to arrive:
- Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete any necessary paperwork and settle in. This will also give you time to ask questions and address concerns before your session begins.
What to wear:
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy movement and allows the therapist to examine and treat the affected area. For example, if you have a knee issue, consider wearing shorts and for a shoulder issue a tank top is ideal.
- By way of footwear, we request no outdoor shoes in the facility. You can bring a change of indoor shoes such as sneakers, or you can attend your appointment in socks or bare feet. We do have shoe covers available if you prefer to wear your outdoor shoes.
What To Expect
During your first session, your therapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation that includes a review of your medical history, a discussion on your goals, an assessment of your current condition, and an examination of your range of motion, strength, and movement patterns.
Based on your evaluation findings and goals, our therapist will devise a customized treatment plan for you. This plan will include follow-up appointment recommendations on how long and frequently you should attend therapy.
On the first day, you will likely receive an explanation, education, along with some treatments to alleviate any pain you are experiencing and initiate your recovery. You may also be given home exercises to help support your progress in therapy.
Each session after that will build on the initial evaluation to create the most significant impact possible for each therapy session. The goal will be to help you recover quickly and achieve meaningful, lasting results.
Communicating openly and honestly with our therapist throughout the session is essential, as is sharing any concerns or questions you may have. This will help ensure the most effective treatment and a positive experience. We genuinely want to listen and understand your problem(s) and provide you with the best possible solution!
Our Calgary, AB therapists will keep a detailed record of their findings and treatment plan and can give those to any medical professional of your choosing.
You will arrange the remaining sessions at the front desk before leaving your initial appointment. You may contact us at any time if you have any questions.
Want to save time?
Complete your patient registration forms beforehand!
If you wish to save time on your first visit, please complete your intake paperwork online.
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If you do not have time to complete them online ahead of time, you should arrive at least 15 minutes early to give yourself plenty of time to finish them before your appointment.
Alternatively, below are the patient forms if you prefer to print them. Be sure to complete and bring them with you to your appointment.
At MOVE TO MOVE, we are here to help you make the most of your therapy sessions. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.