For Patients
For more information or questions, please contact our Clinical Operations Director Kelly Sanders at (805) 788-0805, ext. 216 or email kelly@slsportstherapy.com.
Physical Therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The ultimate goal of Physical Therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal, physical modalities such as exercise, heat, cold, massage, and mild electrical stimulation are utilized. Physical Therapy is provided by Physical Therapists, who are licensed health care professionals with a master’s or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Physical Therapists evaluate, diagnose, and manage the physical therapy treatment plan, customizing it to each individual’s needs.
Thank you for choosing San Luis Sports Therapy for your physical therapy needs. We have put together some information to help you prepare for your first visit.
- Please wear or bring comfortable, loose fitting clothing that will allow the therapist to expose the affected regions of the body. Exercise wear such as sweats, t-shirts, and shorts are recommended.
- Please plan to be in our facility for 60-90 minutes for your first appointment. Your therapist can tell you how long each follow-up appointment will be, usually 60 minutes.
Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled appointment time if you will be completing the new patient paperwork in the office. For your convenience, we also have this paperwork on line if you would like to complete it ahead of time. Additionally, please bring the following items to your first visit:
- Your health insurance card. We will need to make a photocopy of this card to ensure we collect all necessary information to bill your insurance company.
- If we will be seeing you for a worker’s compensation injury, please bring any information you have regarding your claim (claim number, adjustor’s name & contact information).
- Physician’s order / prescription
- Co-payment if applicable. Co-payments are due at the time of service and will be collected at that time. We will verify your benefits, including copayment amounts as a courtesy at the start of your care. Please note we accept cash, check and Mastercard/Visa.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
- During your first visit or evaluation, a licensed physical therapist will examine you and discuss your medical history, why you are seeking physical therapy care and any other concerns. Your therapist will complete a series of tests and measures; for example measuring flexibility and strength, as well as your ability to perform specific functional activities. Following the examination, your therapist will review their finding with you and with your input, outline a treatment plan and therapy goals designed to help you recover and get back to your regular activities as quickly as possible.
In order to save you time, we encourage you to fill out the forms below and fax them to the clinic before your first visit. You can also print them out and bring them with you to your first visit.
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ENGLISH VERSION
- New Patient Form (For NEW Patients Only)
- Returning Patient Form (For RETURNING Patients Only)
- Medical History Form (For BOTH NEW and RETURNING Patients)
- Office Policy (For NEW and RETURNING Patients)
- Privacy & Security (For NEW and RETURNING Patients)
SPANISH VERSION