What is a Free Screen?
A free screen is a 15-minute appointment in the clinic where the physical therapist (PT) will gather basic information to get an idea of the potential condition the patient may be experiencing. Depending on the patient’s pain, the PT may conduct short assessments like a flexibility test or a muscle test. These types of tests allow the PT to see any impairments the patient may face.
If it’s nothing serious, we’ll share best practices for ice and heat and some exercises you can do to help relieve the pain. If you could benefit from physical therapy before you hit the ground running again, we’ll get you scheduled for a full appointment.
Note: A free screen is NOT a full evaluation. Some conditions may require a full evaluation for a PT to provide the best and most accurate answers.
Who Should Get a Free Screen?
- Anyone unsure if PT is the right choice for their condition.
- Anyone unsure if they should start with PT or start with a different provider first.
- Anyone who has tried everything but PT.