How do I pass physical therapy evaluation?

[bigbeauty78 27]

Any do's or don'ts to acknowledge during your physical therapy evaluation. I've hit one bump in the road due to my psychological evaluation. She suggested I have counseling due to anxiety. So I do not have a clearance for surgery at this time. Don't need anymore set backs! Any advice is appreciated.

[LisaDM 194]

This evaluation is for the surgery? I don't have a requirement like that, but I am a physical therapist assistant. I have never heard of any PT eval that wasn't just the start of a treatment. No pass or fail with that, just a jumping point to get a baseline and goals to work toward.

[bigbeauty78 27]

Yes Lisa it's something I've got to complete on my check list for sleeve surgery. A physical therapy evaluation.

[LifetimeLoser 208]

i've never heard of that. Although, just like a psych eval I would just be honest. It may be a set back now, but will help you be successful post op. As far as a physical evaluation, I don't think there is much you can hide...not like you can hide your thoughts. :0)

[mokee 588]

Never had that either.

[LisaDM 194]

LifetimeLoser is right. You really can't hide anything in a physical evaluation. I the only reason I could see the need for a PT eval is to get an exercise program to prepare for surgery and the post op exercises. I doubt there is anything that would hinder your pre-op process. Anything they find should be helpful to you.

[glostaff 40]

Didn't have that either. Just be honest and keep an open mind.