[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”FIRST VISIT” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1626368349553{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”How does the first physiotherapy visit go?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1626368353961{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”bold”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”The therapist’s goal is to help the patient quickly and as effectively as possible. To achieve this we try to find the main cause of the problem.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:left|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Each first visit is preceded by an interview and an appropriate examination, during which the physiotherapist performs basic orthopaedic and neurological tests, and evaluates e.g.: body posture, mobility of individual joints quality of movement. In some cases it may be necessary for the patient to consult a specialist before starting the therapy and to perform the appropriate diagnostics.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:left|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”2986″ img_size=”1000×500″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2985″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”At the end of the first visit the physiotherapist is able to initially determine a plan for the course of therapy and the final goals of rehabilitation or therapy, for example:” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:left|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”bold”][vc_column_text el_class=”lista”]

  • Returning to running without pain in the knee;
  • Walking up/down the stairs without feeling stiffness and pain in the Achilles tendon;
  • Reducing the intensity and frequency of tension-type headaches;
  • Return to daily functioning without lumbar spine pain;
  • Full physical function after surgical treatment.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space el_class=”no-media”][vc_single_image image=”2984″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Specific short-term goals are necessary to achieve the final goals, for example:” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:left|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”bold”][vc_column_text el_class=”lista”]

  • Increase flexibility of the gluteus maximus muscle, stretcher of the side band, and iliotibial band to reduce the frictional forces of the bursa under the iliotibial band. Then improve strenght of the gluteus medius muscle, to increase pelvic stabilization during running;
  • Increase soft tissue flexibility around the nerve causing numbness, pins and needles in the hand;
  • Improve venous sinus drainage;
  • Improving joint mobility, by mobilizations or manipulations techniques;
  • Improving posture;
  • Improve gait quality to avoid overloading a particular body region;
  • Regain full range of motion in a joint after surgery, while providing optimal conditions for healing.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”How to prepare for the first visit” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1626368589654{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0.5em !important;margin-left: 0.5em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”bold”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner el_class=”ikonki”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3008″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”For the first visit, please bring your medical records, especially hospital treatment cards or results of imaging studies (e.g. X-ray, ultrasound, MRI).” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3006″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3007″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”In addition, we would appreciate a change of shoes and a towel, but it is not a necessary condition.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]