Frequently Asked Questions

How  do I set up an initial occupational therapy appointment?

1. Contact your physician to obtain a prescription for occupational therapy.
2. Call 449-4244 to set up your appointment at the CUMC hospital clinic or 449-5800 for an appointment at the Twin Creek clinic located in Bellevue.

What will I need to take to my first appointment?

1. Insurance card
2. Photo identification
3. Prescription from the doctor if the doctor has not faxed or e-mailed it to our facility

What will happen during my first appointment?

Once you have checked in with our front office staff, your therapist will call you back to a private area to begin the evaluation. Your therapist will begin the evaluation by asking you for information about your condition. When the therapist has gathered the information he/she needs, a physical examination will be performed to help the therapist better determine the source or cause of your symptoms. If applicable, the therapist will also take measurements of such things as range of motion or strength, which can be continually reassessed throughout the course of your treatment. This allows the therapist to track your progress.

Time permitting; treatment for your condition will also be administered as appropriate. If applicable, you will be taught some exercises that you can continue to perform at home to help manage your condition between your appointments.

What should I wear to my first appointment?

Generally, it is a good idea to wear loose and comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. If the condition for which you are being treated involves a specific region of the body, it is preferred that that area be as accessible as possible.

We do have private areas in which you can change in and out of your therapy clothing if you are going to/coming from work, etc.