Movement Screen
Movement Screen
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Hive Therapy and Wellness wants to be your trusted partner in health; therefore, we offer a movement screen to answer your questions and provide an opportunity for us to meet each other first!
Movement Screens at Hive
Hive’s movement screen is a valuable service for you and your provider. It is a short and affordable service that allows you to come into our office for the first time, meet a provider, and receive a short movement assessment. This assessment will help you and the provider decide if moving forward with physical therapy is suitable for your needs!
While a thorough, detailed care plan is something that is created after you decide to move forward with treatment, your provider can use a movement screen to help you get an idea of why you could benefit from physical therapy, and what treatment methods could be used to reach your health goals.
The movement assessment at Hive Therapy and Wellness is a 20-minute service that not only lets you get familiar with our clinic, but allows your physical therapist to get familiar with your condition. This can include checking your range of motion, flexibility, stability, and strength by having you perform a variety of basic movements. Not all assessments are the same, as every person will have a different condition and different needs; the main goal is to better understand your unique situation and decide if our providers can provide the necessary treatment.
If your provider deems physical therapy an appropriate method of treatment, and you decide to take the next step and go forward with a full evaluation, the cost of your movement screen service will be applied as a credit to your first appointment! Your future appointments will allow your provider to go much more in-depth with a full evaluation where they will outline your full plan of care.
Conditions Addressed through a Movement Screen
Our physical therapists are experienced in treating a wide variety of conditions and symptoms! Some commonly treated conditions include the following:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Headaches
- Balance Issues / Dizziness
- Sports Related Injuries
- Weightlifting Injuries
- Work Related Injuries
- And much more!
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Painful Sex
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bowel Evacuation Disorders
- Pregnancy + Childbirth Prep
- Diastasis Recti
- Postpartum Recovery
- GRS Prep + Recovery
- And much more!
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Meet Hive’s Physical Therapists
The providers at Hive Therapy and Wellness bring both competence and compassion to each session. We don’t want you to just “get better,” we want you to thrive! Therefore, while under our care, you can be sure that all of your concerns will be listened to, and that each of your needs will be addressed properly. Our providers want to give you the best care experience possible so that when you leave our office, you feel healthy and empowered!
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Gaisma P
My provider at Hive has been an amazing physical therapist. They helped recover an achilles tear volleyball injury. They were very knowledgeable, pleasant, and they made a not-so-fun thing as fun as possible. They gave practical exercises and got excited about the progress that was made. It’s clear that they love what they do and they go above and beyond to help someone not only recover physically from an injury but mentally as well. I would highly, highly recommend them.
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Ryan G
Hive saved my life! I was in so much chronic pain I never believed I would find my way out. We have accomplished so much, they never give up, always listen intently, and even a year in has found new ways to continue progress. If you are a man with bowel, urinary, or sexual issues/pain, they will help you. I spent years suffering through clinicians who couldn’t help. They did. Brilliant clinicians!
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Kylie D
Hive gave me the best PT experience I’ve ever had! I’ve had lots of PT from being a past college athlete so I didn’t know what my provider’s style would be. They listened to all of my concerns and explained everything easy enough for me to understand. They made sure I was able to continue my everyday lifestyle and lifting regimen while incorporating the exercises to strengthen my back and hips. If something wasn’t working for me they instantly came up with alternative options to make sure I was comfortable and happy with our sessions. I can’t thank Hive enough. I will never seek any other PT service again except from them!
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Samantha S
I am so glad and thankful that I found the providers at Hive. My pain and symptoms have gotten better with each appointment. In my appointments I feel heard and validated. I leave with more compassion for myself and am empowered with tools to control my symptoms and get to the root cause. Their expertise and knowledge has been unmatched to any other modalities I have sought or used previously!
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Tanner F
The providers at Hive are so welcoming, empathic, and beyond dedicated to their craft. I’ve interacted with a lot of people in and around the field of physical therapy and I can say without a shadow of a doubt they are the true example of experts. I’ve learned so much from their workshops and shadowing their work! Not just about the body, muscles and proper technique/form/engagement that you would expect, but also how a provider should treat their patients! CANNOT say enough good things about them and the wonderful quality of care they provide!
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Alyssa L
My Hive provider is an amazing pelvic floor PT!! I was seeing a local therapist for a few months before I started going to Hive, and it wasn’t until I made the transition that I started seeing significant improvements in my symptoms. My therapy and interventions were very personalized and focused on my specific needs and lifestyle. I don’t think I would be where I am today without them. My provider was a critical component of my postpartum journey. Highly recommend Hive for pelvic floor therapy since they are truly the best therapists out there for the job.
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Christina A
I’m a chiropractor, and this is who I trust for myself and my patients. The providers at Hive are extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I haven’t come across more dedicated and educated PT’s, and I really appreciate them!!
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Elizabeth M
My Hive provider was amazing to work with! They were super welcoming and accepting of myself as a transgender woman. I was recommended to them by my surgeon’s office following GRS at Mayo Clinic and was a bit worried about finding a PT that was accepting and able to assist me; however my provider was superb in all aspects. They personalized their approach to my needs and I was seeing real progress throughout my time with them.
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Courtney M
The providers at Hive Therapy and Wellness are fantastic! I really enjoy how my provider not only listens to what my complaints are, but also does a well-rounded evaluation. From there I appreciate how they develop a very individualistic plan of care to help me attain my goals. My provider takes time to explain the rationale behind their treatment modalities and why it can be helpful. For me this is huge because it not only shows their knowledge but it helps me to understand the importance of what I’m doing and how it’ll help me stay safe when working out, and also help to build on my weaknesses. Another thing that always stands out to me in our sessions is the priority of my safety with any movements or things we do. I’ll continue to highly recommend them!
FAQ’s
Is This for All Services, or Specifically Sports Performance?
A movement screen is useful for all services! It is not specific to individuals looking to improve sports performance, but rather any individual who is interested in or who has been referred to physical therapy for further treatment. We do indeed help improve sports performance for many individuals, but the movement screen is suitable for anyone wondering if physical therapy can help their condition.
Hive treats a variety of physical therapy conditions as well as pelvic floor conditions, but we always want to have our patients feel welcome and confident when receiving our services. Our movement screen allows you to get familiar with Hive and our providers, find out if physical therapy is suitable for your needs, and what your treatment process may look like!
What is Involved in The Screening?
As mentioned previously, you will come into a Hive office, see our space, meet a provider, and share your concerns. You and a provider will discuss your symptoms, which will be followed by a brief movement assessment. This assessment can include specific movements such as squats, muscle activation patterns as well as palpation, and strength testing.
The movement assessment is not a test of skill or ability—it just allows the provider to better understand your condition! Your provider will look for any limitations or imbalances you may be experiencing and share their findings with you. Your provider will also share what treatments they deem suitable for your condition, and what aspects could be assessed further in future sessions to create a more comprehensive plan of care.
What is The Difference Between a Movement Screen and Evaluation?
A movement screen is not an evaluation. It is an opportunity for you to meet a physical therapist, share what you are struggling with, and have the therapist briefly screen your area of concern—which may include having you perform movements, assessing your strength or range of motion, and then discussing how physical therapy can help with your problem. It is an optional step that can help you decide if you want to work with Hive and get started with treatment; if so, the evaluation will come next.
An evaluation is a more thorough process that takes place once you officially decide to pursue physical therapy. It requires filling out intake forms prior to your appointment, which your provider will review before seeing you. During the appointment, the provider takes you through an extensive evaluation and moves into treatment. You will walk away with tangible things such as behavioral modifications and exercises that you will do on your own between sessions.
Will I Receive Any Treatment or Exercises?
No, this is a time to ask all of your questions, ensure you are comfortable with the provider, and help you feel good about the decision to move forward with physical therapy. During the movement screen, your provider will take the time to share what treatments you can expect, should you move forward with a physical therapy evaluation.
Do I Really Need a Movement Screen?
A movement screen is suggested for patients who may be unsure or who have questions about treatment. This can be someone who needs treatment, but is unsure if physical therapy is something that can help. Or, perhaps you know you need physical therapy, but are still trying to decide on a clinic. Movement screens provide a starting place for you and your provider. You can bring in your concerns and questions, and allow us to talk you through on how we can help.
If you are confident that you want to receive physical therapy with Hive Therapy and Wellness, you can skip this step and just schedule a full evaluation instead! Schedule an appointment online, or feel free to contact us! Jumping right into an evaluation is the fastest way to get started, but we are happy to schedule a movement screen for those who need to have questions answered first!
Is There Anything I Should Prepare for My Movement Screen?
You should have:
- An idea of what your questions are for the provider,
- A general sense of what your primary concern is,
- An edited version of your medical history pertaining to the current problem, condition, or goal.
It is surprising how fast 20 minutes can go, so the more prepared you are, the more you will get out of the movement screen.
What Should I Wear?
It is best to wear loose-fitting clothing that allows you to move comfortably and fully. Non-restrictive clothing will allow your provider to observe your range of motion and strength and if need be access the area in question. Since this is an abbreviated session the more quickly you can access these areas the more you will get out of this session.
Who Would Benefit From a Movement Screen?
Movement screens are great for people who are on the fence. Consider these questions to see if it could be a good fit for you:
- Are you not sure about a particular provider?
- Are you nervous that the clinic may not feel accessible or right for you?
- Are you worried you will waste your time working with someone who really doesn’t know what is going on with you?
- Have you experienced failed medical treatments in the past?
- Are you unsure if physical therapy is the right fit for you, because you don’t even think or know if you have things to work on?
- Did a provider or friend tell you that you have to be seen for your ongoing concern?
- Are you unsure if physical therapy can actually help your condition?
These are all people who should come in for a movement screen! We get it, because we have heard all of these questions before. We are here to be your trusted health partner, and we are not here to sell you something that isn’t going to work—that is not what we are about. This is a great low-cost, low-commitment opportunity to address any concerns and set you up on the path for success that you deserve.
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