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Your First Treatment

Welcome

We are pleased that you have chosen Therapeutic Associates as your rehabilitation provider along your journey to maximum recovery. Therapeutic Associates is a private, physical therapist owned and directed company and has provided quality rehabilitation services throughout the Northwest since 1952. Emphasizing manual therapy, patient education, and therapeutic exercise, we provide a comprehensive approach designed to enhance the recovery of our patients and their return to function in the shortest time possible.

What To Expect

  • Evaluation – Each patient’s treatment begins with a specialized and focused evaluation, which involves collecting information about the current problem as well as the individual’s general health and personal therapy goals. A physical exam is then conducted to assess range of motion, sensation awareness, pain levels, strength, and your ability to perform specific functional tasks.
  • Goal Setting – Using information gathered during the evaluation, you and your therapist will establish a treatment plan and therapy goals designed to help you achieve recovery as quickly and safely as possible.
  • Treatment – Your treatment program will initially focus on relieving your symptoms and on stabilizing your condition. This will be accomplished using a wide range of interventions to facilitate necessary physical changes. Treatment will then progress to strengthening and regaining maximum movement and function. Exercise and strengthening programs are tailored to meet individual goals and to assist in this process. In addition, you will learn ways to prevent future problems and maintain health.
  • Education – Since your understanding and participation is essential in achieving your treatment goals, you will be taught strategies to take control of your body and its healing process from day one. Education is part of what we do as physical therapists. Expect to receive a home program that will include both flexibility and strengthening techniques.
  • Communication – Open communication is vital between you and your therapist, and we encourage you to ask questions during the course of your therapy.

What to Wear

In order to make the most of your physical therapy sessions, we ask that you wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Exercise wear such as sweats, t-shirts, and shorts are most appropriate.

What You Can Do

Because you are the primary focus of our care, your active participation is essential to a successful rehabilitation program. The following guidelines are highly recommended to enhance the achievement of your goals:

  • Follow through with any prescribed home exercise programs
  • Report any significant changes in symptoms, medications, and function
  • Keep all scheduled appointments
  • Arrive on time to all appointments, providing maximum time with your therapist

An Essential Ingredient

Manual therapy is the cornerstone of our care. The human touch is an essential ingredient to our evaluations, care plans, and treatment guidelines. Patients respond positively to our hands-on assessment and treatment, and they become strong, active participants in achieving their own recovery.

Our Focus is You...