Your First Appointment: A Simple Checklist
A simple checklist for your first physiotherapy or rehab visit at AIM — what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect.
Before your visit
- Insurance info — card, member ID, plan and group number, date of birth.
- Imaging or reports — anything from your physician or specialist that's relevant.
- A short symptom timeline — when symptoms started, what's helped, what's made it worse.
- What success looks like — one or two specific things you'd like to do again.
What to wear
Comfortable clothing you can move in. For lower-body assessments, athletic shorts help. For shoulder or neck, a tank top or t-shirt. Pelvic floor visits are private — wear what's comfortable.
At the clinic
Arrive 10–15 minutes early to complete intake. Your therapist will take a thorough history, assess movement and relevant tests, and discuss findings and a plan with you. Most first visits are 45–60 minutes.
After the visit
You'll typically leave with a plan — exercises, expectations, and a follow-up cadence. We aim to give you a clear sense of trajectory so you know what to expect.
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