Comprehensive HOME ACTIVITY EVALUATION
“If you keep doing what you’ve always done…
you’ll keep getting what you’ve always got!”
What to expect
As well as evaluating your condition… we will take a “look” at how you “do” your life!
…just like a detective solving a mystery, I will observe HOW you function in your home and look for “clues” to uncover the underlying factors contributing to your ongoing pain!
I will assess HOW you work in your kitchen and clean your house, HOW you position yourself at your computer, couch and bed and HOW you perform your hobbies!
The real magic of healing happens when you connect the dots between your pain and what you are doing… and change what you do!
My goal is to empower you to take charge of your current health concerns and be confident that you are paving the way to a healthier future!
What kind of treatment would I get?
education you about your condition, symptom management and joint protection techniques
videotaping relevant activities (with your own phone) to increase postural/positional awareness
home exercise program
hands-on treatment may include: soft tissue mobilization, stretching, joint mobilization and use of vibration
instructions for altering your “body mechanics” (how you do a task)
including alternative ways of positioning yourself or objects in your environment
ergonomic modifications
recommendation for use of assistive devices or braces (this may include customized equipment!)
OPTIONAL: Mind-Body Techniques
coaching to explore connection between “beliefs” and pain in the body
visualization exercises (that are super cool!)
collaboratively creating personal affirmations to help with motivation
…and many more!
FINANCIAL BENEFIT OF A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION
This insight and education can MINIMIZE THERAPY COSTS!
A typical therapy prescription orders in-clinic treatment for 2-3 x/week as is often repeated for months.
Even the most motivated patients likely “undo” a lot of the benefit of therapy at home, by unwittingly aggravating your condition!