Your First Visit

Schedule

**What to Expect**

**The first visit** usually takes 60-90 minutes. I will spend time discussing your goals for physical therapy and that will guide the plan of care that we develop together. I will ask relevant questions about your health and life situation, and will conduct a thorough assessment that will inform me on how to best treat you. This assessment may include posture, movement analysis, strength and range of motion testing, endurance testing, and hands on palpation. An internal vaginal or rectal exam may be recommended, but it is always a choice for you. The results of these assessments will be explained to you. You will most likely be given homework to start on the first day, but your time limitations will be respected. Your plan of care will be established based on the information you communicate, and the findings from the physical assessment. Lastly, you and I will establish a plan for how many visits and how often you need to schedule sessions.

**What to Wear**

**Comfortable clothes** will be important on your first visit and for follow up visits. I want you to be able to move freely and if I need to palpate your muscles and bones, it is much easier to feel through soft and stretching clothing as opposed to denim. If you don’t have exercise attire yet, then we will work with what you have.

**The Paperwork**

**Filling out your forms ahead of time when possible** will make the first visit smoother. These will be emailed to you to complete electronically.

Appointments available Tuesday-Friday

8:00 am – 2:30 pm central time or 9:00 am - 2:30 pm eastern time.

Email: appointments@bodyinrhythmpt.com

Phone: 423-463-4882

Mailing Address: PO Box 771, Whitwell, TN 37397

Locations of Service: The Sequatchie Valley, South Pittsburg, Jasper, Kimball, Sequatchie, Whitwell, Dunlap, Tracy City, Sewanee, Monteagle, Chattanooga, Signal Mountain, Hixson

Conditions treated: pelvic pain, muscle tightness, joint stiffness, scars, myofascial restrictions and adhesions, incontinence, urine leakage, bowel leakage, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, painful bladder syndrome, overactive bladder, urinary urgency, urinary retention, difficulty voiding, erectile dysfunction, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), prolapse, vaginal atrophy, lack of coordination, lack of endurance, deconditioning, muscle repair surgery rehabilitation, rehabilitation after pelvic surgery including hysterectomy / colporrhaphy / bladder tack / cystocele repair / rectocele repair / prostatectomy, vulvodynia, vaginismus, vestibulodynia, persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD).

Treatments used: body education, mind-body awareness, myofascial release, vaginal and rectal myofascial release, joint mobilizations, therapeutic exercise, surface EMG pelvic floor muscle biofeedback, rehab imaging ultrasound biofeedback, pelvic floor muscle training, heart coherence biofeedback, low pressure fitness, functional training, body mechanics training, bladder training, bowel programs, breath training, nutritional counseling, lifestyle counseling, pelvic health coaching.