What to expect as a Patient of CSPR
Before your visit
Once you have set up your initial New Patient visit at Charlotte Sports Performance and Rehab, an email link will be sent to you that will allow you to fill out initial paperwork. The office will be notified when you complete this paperwork and we will reach out to you if any further information is needed.
If you are unable to complete this paperwork before your visit. please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. Hard copy paperwork is available in the clinic if you are unable to complete the paperwork online.
We give a complimentary call 1 business day prior to New Patient visits to discuss any outstanding questions or concerns along with giving proper instruction of how to find our clinic.
During your first visit
Each initial visit begins with your clinician taking a detailed health history. This will include questions regarding the reason for your visit, any past injuries or surgeries, all current medications and supplements, and information regarding any previous treatment. If you have had any X-rays or MRIs taken, we encourage you to bring those records if possible.
Throughout the examination, our clinicians use a combination of specialized tests and functional evaluation to determine which tissues are effected. You will be moving throughout your visit, so comfortable clothing is recommended. Once your injuries have been explained and treatment options for your specific health goals have been discussed, you will be provided with treatment in the same initial appointment.
The duration of initial appointments is typically one hour. Treatments may include manual therapy, instrument assisted soft tissue release, cupping, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and take home exercises with instruction. We encourage the main area of complaint be available to skin on skin contact if possible and current running shoes brought to the visit if you are a runner.
After your first visit
The clinicians at Charlotte Sports Performance and Rehab use well researched, patient specific exercises. We use a combination of videos or photos taken during your first appointment and at home care instructions. This may include heat or ice instructions, avoidance of certain activities or movements, and home stretches or exercises.
Treatment recommendations including follow-up care will be discussed with your provider. If you have any outstanding questions, we are best reached via email and respond within a 24 hour window. At CSPR, we believe in continual communication. As care proceeds and health goals change from visit to visit, we want our patients to motivated to the pursuit of your goals and know that we are motivated to assist you in achieving those goals.