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The first phase is filling out the Application for Treatment form. This forms allows Dr. Ferguson to fully understand your problem.
We ask that you be as complete as possible. This will aid the doctor in your diagnosis work-up. If an automobile accident or an on the job injury is the cause
of your problem, you will be asked to fill out another form. These forms should be turned into the receptionist with your insurance card. During your examination, we will attempt to contact
your insurance company for the details of your coverage. This information will be explained to you.
Next you will be taken to the examination room and meet with one of the doctors. At this time he will go over the forms you completed and will take a thorough history including family history and any details not
specified on the Application for Treatment form. If spinal pictures are required, the doctor will explain what views are necessary and why. We offer the finest in radiographic examination and our equipment is state of the art. We have
gone to great measures to ensure the safety of our patients and to provide the best services possible. Your radiographs will be taken by a trained staff member.
At this time the doctor could recommend some form of physiotherapy. This will aid in the reduction of muscle spasm and swelling. You will then
be given instructions for home care of your condition. An appointment will be scheduled for the following day for a doctor to correlate the findings from the x-rays and the examination.
Physiotherapy could be applied again if the condition warrants.
On the next appointment you will consult with the doctor for a Report of Findings. At this time you and the doctor will look at your x-rays. He will explain
the findings of the x-rays and your examination. If the doctor feels your condition would benefit from chiropractic or acupuncture, you will be accepted as a patient. The doctor will go over your treatment plan, exercises and home therapy at that time.
If applicable, we encourage all of our new patients to bring their spouse for the Report of Findings. This helps the spouse understand the condition and what help she or he can be. If necessary, the doctor will issue an excuse for the spouse to miss work.
We our confident your experience at the Family Health & Sports Injury Center is a pleasant one. If there is anything we can do to make your treatment time more pleasing, let us know.
We look forward to getting you well!
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IDD TherapyŽ provides a computer directed method of applying and achieving physical therapy treatment objectives without requiring the patient to participate in any exhaustive or painful exercise regimen. It is performed by a certified clinician. The IDD TherapyŽ device gently manipulates the offending spinal segment, while helping stretch and re-tone underlying musculature. The result is improved lumbar health and pain elimination in about 88% of patients treated.
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