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Welcome New Patient,

 

We wish to provide a positive experience at Arizona Family Health Centre. An experience that demonstrates a genuine concern for your healthcare. We will explain in simple terms your problem and treatment, providing up to date services, treating you as a whole person, getting to the underlying cause of your complaints, investigating other issues slowing your progress and doing what it takes to get you better at a reasonable price.

 

Before Your First Visit

Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It also will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. We look forward to your first visit.

Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit. If you are unable to complete these forms ahead of time, please plan on arriving to your first visit 15-20 minutes early.

First Visit

Be ready to provide your medical history, which will be essential for preparing a course of treatment for you. Please bring your medical records such as blood chemistry, MRI findings, results of ultrasounds and any other diagnostic tests that would provide important information about your condition.

Certain things in your health history are particularly vital to a chiropractor. This information could provide important clues that will allow your chiropractor to properly diagnose your problem. Such clues include whether you have or have had:

    • Bone disorders, such as osteoporosis
    • Circulatory problems (poor circulation could be a sign that you have a subluxation, for example)
    • Dizziness or blurred vision
    • Heart conditions such as hypertension or high blood pressure
    • Infections, especially those affecting your spine
    • Injuries, such as bone fractures, muscle sprains, or disc injuries
    • Joint disorders such as arthritis
    • Sleep apnea

Also be prepared to answer such questions as:

    • Did the onset of your pain immediately follow an injury?
    • Is there anything you do that improves or worsens the pain?
    • When and how did your pain start?
    • Where is the pain centered?

What to Expect: Chiropractic Appointment

What to Expect: Functional Medicine Appt.

Here’s what to expect:

The first order of business is checking your vital signs, reflexes, and blood pressure. Sometimes measurements will be taken to determine arm and leg length.

Next, you will be asked to do a series of simple and easy activities or exercises. These exercises will provide information about your motor skills, balance, and gait, among others. These tests also help determine your range of motion, muscle tone and strength, and integrity of your nervous system. Any abnormalities could provide clues about a condition. You may be asked to:

  1. Bend forward, sideways, or backwards – Misaligned spinal vertebrae can sometimes be detected during this exercise.
  2. Flex and extend your leg – This is a test for signs of sprain and helps determine the integrity of your joints (also called the “Yeoman’s Test”).
  3. Grip something such as a rubber ball – Your grip strength is vital for showing signs of muscular or nerve damage.
  4. Lie down and raise one leg – This is often referred to as the “Thomas Test,” in which the chiropractor gently pushes on your raised leg to check for hip joint mobility.
  5. Stand and raise one leg – This test can sometimes show whether you have sciatica, a nerve disorder in your lower back. Another test may involve pushing on your raised leg to determine whether you have pain, inflammation, or imbalance in the joints between your spinal vertebrae. (This is also called the “Psoas Muscle Test.”)
  6. Stand or sit – Posture can sometimes show whether you have misalignments in your spine.
  7. Walk a straight line – This test measures your gait, and helps to determine if you have a normal walking pattern.
  8. Walk in Place – Abnormalities in the way your pelvis and spine coordinate can be seen during this test.

Next, a short physical exam by the chiropractor will involve palpation, or use of the hands, to explore the alignment of your spine and other structures, as well as provide information on any stimuli that may cause pain. Depending on your condition, a series of diagnostic tests may follow. These tests may include MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, blood work, and other laboratory tests.

The chiropractor may also consult with you about making important lifestyle changes, such as exercise, nutrition, and smoking cessation to improve your chances of healing faster or preventing further injury.

 

We look forward to helping you improve your health … naturally!