First Time Patient Guide

At FROGS Physical Therapy, our talented clinical team works with a variety of patients: senior citizens who have had knee replacement surgeries, adults suffering from back pain, and workers injured on the job (to name a few). We also cater to high school, collegiate and professional athletes recovering from sports-related injuries. No matter what, we are fully prepared to meet your needs. From the first time we meet you, our guaranteed number one priority is your return to an active lifestyle.

Please take this opportunity to learn about and become comfortable with FROGS Physical Therapy and the exceptional care you will receive from us. We look forward to working with you.

If you have never received rehabilitation services before, or have, and are new to the FROGS Physical Therapy experience, the following information explains what you can expect by working with us as your rehabilitation specialist. If you have a concern of a more immediate nature, please call us at (480) 585-7300 or email: clarya@frogspt.com.

The First Visit

Firstly, you will need to start with an initial physical examination and diagnosis by a health care provider. Your provider will issue a prescription for physical therapy treatment. During your first visit with us (duration is typically an hour), your will undergo a comprehensive initial evaluation. The eval includes a review & recording of your full medical history, an actual physical exam, and objective testing and measuring. The FROGS Physical Therapy therapist will also work with you to establish your rehabilitation goals. Following the evaluation, an individualized plan of care is developed to meet your specific rehabilitative needs. Whether the objective is flexibility, strength, endurance, or any combination of those three facets, the therapist creates a comprehensive rehabilitation program focused on total body care, injury prevention, as well as a safe and timely return to work, life, or sports. At this point, treatment is set to begin.

Good to Know

Initial visit: bring your insurance card, prescription, and any paperwork we have provided for you. If you do arrive with completed paperwork, please arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. If paperwork has not yet been filled out, please arrive 15 minutes early. Make sure to bring any operative reports, MRI or X-ray results that apply to your visit. If you are currently using a brace, splint, or crutches, bring those items as well. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear to your appointments. In general, physical therapy treatments last one hour.

After the First Visit

Once your plan of care is established, you & your personalized FROGS PT therapist will work side-by-side, so that you successfully meet the goals outlined in your plan. FROGS Physical Therapy’s well-trained & professional staff utilizes the most progressive treatment options and techniques to achieve the best possible recovery. You will always be treated by a Licensed Physical Therapist. If you don’t understand the treatment or you feel pain, talk to your FROGS PT therapist. It’s important to ask questions. Stay involved in your treatment process with a full understanding of your progress. during the physical therapy process, pain may be a warning indicator. Should you push yourself too hard & experience excessive pain, you will do more harm than good. We will always listen attentively to your needs, while calming any worries and explaining any uncertainties…FROGS Physical Therapy is your partner in your rehabilitation. It is highly likely that you will receive a home exercise program and instructions. It is imperative that you adhere to the program by doing your home exercise program in the order and frequency noted. Doing so will help you reduce pain, restore physical function, and ultimately heal faster, which equates to a quicker recovery back to health.