First Visit

Welcome and thank you for choosing Chaux Physical Therapy

What to wear

Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move around such as sweatpants or shoes, a tank top or t-shirt.

Come prepared:

Wear a mask and use hand sanitizer before and after each physical therapy visit.

What to expect

Doctor Alexandra Chaux will perform a detailed evaluation lasting between 45-60 minutes depending on the patient’s needs.

She will ask questions about the main chief of complaint and the main goal for physical therapy.The more the patient shares the easier is for the physical therapist to gain a better understanding of the origin of the pain or discomfort.

The physical therapy evaluation will include the examination of:

  • Posture
  • Range of motion
  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Balance
  • Gait
  • Functional mobility and movement patterns

After the physical therapy assessment is done, Doctor Alexandra will sit with the patient to discuss her finding and the plan of care to follow according to the patient goals and needs.

She will proceed with with the treatment to relief pain or discomfort that include:

  • Hands-on or manual therapy
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Education about proper body mechanics with activities of daily living
  • Education about activity modification
  • Education about recovery program designed exclusively to fulfil patient’s needs.

The recovery program included therapeutic exercises to optimize movement for a pain-free life.

How many visits per week are recommended?

Doctor Alexandra will customized a treatment plan that include one to three visits per week to work toward full recovery.

If at any time you have doubts, questions, or concerns regarding your treatment plan, do not hesitate to ask. Your understanding is essential to helping you achieve your goals, and to a successful outcome.

New Patient forms

Thank you for selecting Chaux Physical Therapy as your healthcare provider!

Please download, print and complete the New Patient Packet at your leisure before your first visit. Bring them with you when you come in to for your first visit.

New Patient Packet

Pediatric Intake Form

Please read through our Notice of Privacy Practice prior to your appointment.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Please bring the following documents along with the New Patient Packet:

  • Your Physical Therapy Prescription, if applicable
  • Your Health Insurance Card
  • Photo Identification
  • List of Medication

Testimonials

Dear Dr. Alex,

I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for taking good care of me. You have my sincere thanks for all the treatments I received to increase my level of mobility.

Gracias una vez más por hacer mi terapia fisica mas facil y divertida!

Sinceramente, R

Doctor Alexandra,
Thank you for your most professional care.

Robert W. 

Doctora Alexandra,
One of the pleasant memories of Pat’s Mother stay at WCMH was your visits/caring with your duties of physical therapy.

She as insisting on writing you a note which I have Enclosed. (Her Note: So Kind of you to remember my 100 birthday)

Thank you so much for remembering her and the caring you gave her in the hospital,

Sincerely, P and J.

Dear Doctor Alex,
You are the better than ibuprofen or Tylenol, My left knee pain is almost gone. I have been able to go downstairs with less discomfort, Thank you so much for your help.

A.