Our scheduler will help you or the person who referred you to decide which type of appointment best meets your individual needs.:
Appointment with a UI Spine Center Physician
An evaluation by one our orthopedic spine surgeons or one of our physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians includes:
- Neurological examination of reflexes, sensation, and muscle strength and flexibility
- Evaluation of past examinations, X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic tests
- New diagnostic tests, X-rays or MRIs if needed
- Medications review & recommendations using medications with low potential for side affects or addiction
- Discussion of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
Appointment with a UI Spine Center Physical Therapist
Our licensed physical therapists are trained in the care of spine pain. An appointment with our therapist includes:
- Neurological examination of reflexes, sensation and muscle strength and flexibility
- Range of motion assessment
- Structural posture analysis
- Other tests as needed
- Education and activity-based instruction
Our physical therapists work closely with our physicians to develop a plan to treat your back or neck pain. For most people with acute spine pain, this visit is enough to diagnose the problem, begin an exercise-based treatment program, and see results.