Preparing for your first appointment at Evidence Sport and Spine
We will send you a link to a fillable intake form via email. To streamline your first visit, please complete the paperwork online before your appointment. If you’re unable to complete it in advance, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to finish the forms prior to your appointment time.
The Evidence Sport and Spine 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. Completing your intake paperwork, which includes a detailed past and current medical history, assists our clinicians in accomplishing this.
Your First Visit
On your visit, check in with the smiling office assistant at the front desk when you arrive. We’ll ask for your insurance information and any other paperwork you may have brought with you. You can upload additional documents (such as imaging or a printed intake form) on our location specific Online Portal. Be prepared to talk to your clinician about your medical history, previous treatments, medications, symptoms, functional limitations, and other relevant details.
At Evidence Sport and Spine, we are committed to helping you maximize the benefits of our rehabilitation services offered. Contact us today to start your journey to better health!
When to arrive:
- Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to find parking and settle in.
What to bring:
- Insurance information, including your insurance card and any necessary authorization
- Although not required for most of our services, bring a referral form if you have one
- A list of current medications, allergies, and any relevant past surgeries
What to wear:
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement and provides access for the clinician to examine and treat the affected area. (Athletic wear or clothing that can be easily adjusted is ideal.)
- Supportive, closed-toe shoes, such as sneakers, to ensure safety and comfort during the session.
- Avoid wearing tight or restrictive clothing, which may hinder your ability to move freely during the session.
What to expect during your First Physiotherapy visit
- During your first session, you will get a comprehensive evaluation, a plan of care tailored just for you, clear education, appropriate pain relief and even some important home exercises.
- The evaluation includes a review of your medical history, an assessment of your current condition, and an examination of your range of motion, strength, and movement patterns.
- Our clinicians will evaluate your goals and establish a personalized treatment plan, specifying the duration and frequency of your sessions.
- Based on your assessment, your physiotherapist will outline the specifics of your treatment plan and provide relevant information to ensure you have a clear understanding on how it will be effective to your recovery.
Your first session will include some hands-on treatments to address your concerns, such as manual therapy or other treatments.
Your physiotherapist will also give you home exercises to support your progress.
After your first session, you’ll arrange the remaining sessions at the front desk before leaving. During those subsequent visits, we’ll build on the initial evaluation to create the most significant impact possible. Our goal will be to help you recover quickly and achieve meaningful, lasting results.
Click these links If you are seeing Massage Therapy, Physiatry, Pain Physician, or Psychology for more information on what to expect on your first visit.
Our North Calgary and South Calgary, AB clinicians will keep a detailed record of their findings and treatment plans.
Communicating openly and honestly with your clinician throughout each 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, understand your concerns, and provide you with the best possible solution!
Top 3 FAQs for Advanced Practice Physiotherapy in Calgary:
Does Advanced Physiotherapy require a referral?
No referral is required, but if you are already seeing a physiotherapist, chiropractor, or other professional, a referral allows us to better collaborate and be on the same page.
Do you Direct Bill?
Yes! We Direct Bill to most insurance companies.
How is Advanced Physiotherapy different from my current practitioner?
In many cases, our team has “Clinical Specialist” designations and/or can triage for procedural and regenerative injections with our doctors. Additionally, our team works closely with our physicians and nurse practitioners, primarily on chronic and complex cases. With this extra training and experience, we can be a powerful addition to your rehabilitation.
Practitioners wanting to refer to Evidence Sport and Spine can use their own letterhead or our fillable referral pad on our referring clinicians page.