| Office info
Your Visit The first visit begins with a thorough interview to obtaining a detailed medical history, surgical history, social history, family history, medications, and other pertinent information. Dr. Tsai then continues by performing a full physical exam; checking the head, heart, lungs, abdomen, muskuloskeletal system, and nervous system. Next, the patient will then lie down on the table. A light palpatory examination will be performed to evaluate structural restrictions, motion and texture of tissues, and flow of fluids. The findings will help diagnose the cause of the illness or injury and help guide the treatments. Due to the thoroughness of the first visit, it generally lasts one and a half to 2 hours. Follow up visits are generally 40 minutes to an hour. The follow up visits excludes the detailed history taking. However, at the beginning of every visit, Dr. Tsai will always re-evaluate the patient's structural restrictions, motion and texture of tissues, and flow of fluids. During the exam, patients will remain fully clothed. Please dress comfortably, for example, cloths with light fabric, sports wear, and preferably no jeans. Please allow sufficient time for travel and the visit so you don't feel rushed. The state of being of the patient can affect the effectiveness of the treatment. |