Suzette Madson, PT Patient Information

For Each Appointment:

• All patients under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all appointments.

• Please bring physician's prescription for physical therapy if applicable

• Please bring Insurance card (s) or claim information

• Please bring all reports and films for imaging and other diagnostic tests as applicable

• Please bring comfortable clothing to allow for evaluation and treatment- all clothing must clean and laundered between each appointment. Recommend clothing that is dedicated specifically for physical therapy treatment.

• All patients are required to wear socks for each appointment. Socks will be removed for specific treatment as determined by physical therapist after screening.

• Clean face masks are required for wear in the clinic- please refer to special guidelines for the proper wear and use of face masks for clinic appointments. Face masks are available for patient use if needed.

• Gloves are permitted for use in the clinic, however they must be newly clean and not worn prior to the start of each appointment. Surgical gloves are available for patient use if desired.

• Face masks, gloves, and clothing brought to be used during treatment must be transported to and from the office in a freshly clean bag for each appointment.

• Please note: All patients are required to wear regular outdoor clothing and shoes for entry/ exit to the building and in common areas. This policy is strictly enforced to maintain a professional atmosphere of the office building and to maximize safety for all patients.

• Per office policies to maximize health and safety precautions, patients are not permitted to change clothing in restrooms, but will be given ample time and space to change clothing in the office prior to the start of the appointment.

Scheduling policies regarding illness, office procedures, and precautionary polices and procedures regarding COVID-19: Please see updated information under Policies and COVID-19 Response Section. Additional information will be provided to all patients prior to the first appointment.

For Dancers:

• • Please bring all technique shoes, pointe shoes and accessories

  • Please bring or wear under outdoor clothing, dance clothing to assist in evaluation of alignment, technique and mechanics of movement.

  • Please bring cover up clothing for warmth

  • Video assessment may be available for technique that cannot be performed in the office as long as safety of the dancer is ensured; accompanying parent, teacher, and/ or other professional may be required to facilitate safety

For Musicians:

• • If your musical instrument is portable and its sound level can be appropriate for a professional office building, it would be very helpful to assess the mechanics of technique and the fit of the instrument in person. If the instrument is difficult to transport or to play indoors, a video assessment is available.

  • Please bring or wear clothing that allows for assessment of posture, alignment and mechanics while playing musical instrument

  • Video assessment may be available for technique that cannot be performed in the office as long as safety of the musician is ensured; accompanying parent, teacher, and/ or other professional may be required to facilitate safety

For Athletes:

• • Please bring athletic shoes and portable sport equipment if applicable

  • Please bring or wear under outdoor clothing, workout clothing to assist in evaluation of alignment, technique and mechanics of movement

  • Please bring cover up clothing for warmth

  • Video assessment may be available for technique that cannot be performed in the office as long as safety of the athlete is ensured; accompanying parent, teacher, and/ or other professional may be required to facilitate safety