What does an initial appointment with a physio look like?

Discussion of the history of your presenting condition/problem. How it came about and the pattern of your pain/symptoms over time. o Physical assessment investigating and testing movement, strength, aggravating and easing factors of symptoms, palpation of joint structures and soft tissues and functional movement analysis. o Report of findings, explanation and education about your working diagnosis. o Recommendation and the start of a personalised treatment plan including specific and holistic treatment methods to address all issues identified. o General advice towards activity modification, pain relief modalities and adjuncts to your treatment plan.