Physiotherapy Assessment & Consultation
A full movement assessment with Dr. Sushma Singh (PT) — find the cause before treating the pain.
Physiotherapy works only as well as the assessment behind it, which is why every new patient at MBM Physiotherapy starts with a full consultation rather than straight-away treatment. Dr. Sushma Singh (PT) — MPT in Neurology, BPT — examines how you move, not just where it hurts, because the site of pain and the source of pain are often two different places. A knee that aches on stairs may be paying for a weak hip; a shoulder that pinches overhead may be driven by a stiff upper back. The assessment traces that chain so treatment targets the cause.
The clinic sits inside Anjuli Nursing Home in J-Block, Sector 84, Faridabad, and consultations run by appointment so your first visit is unhurried. You leave with three things: a plain-language explanation of what is going on, a personalised treatment plan, and a home programme you can start the same day. Whether you call it a physiotherapist (the Indian and British term) or a physical therapist (the American one), the job is the same — restore movement you can trust.
Who should consider this
- Pain or stiffness that has lasted more than two weeks despite rest and over-the-counter relief
- Desk workers or two-wheeler commuters with recurring back, neck or shoulder ache
- Anyone told to "start physio" by an orthopaedic surgeon, neurologist or family doctor, and unsure where to begin
- Older adults noticing balance trouble, slower walking, or fear of falling
- Recovery after a fracture, surgery or stroke where movement has not come back fully
- Sports players with a niggle that returns every time they resume training
- Parents concerned about a child’s posture, flat feet or heavy school bag complaints
Before your first session
No special preparation — come as you are, dressed to move
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in; for knee or shoulder problems, clothes that let us see the joint help (shorts, or a sleeveless top under your shirt)
- Bring any previous reports: MRI or X-ray films, discharge summaries, and earlier physiotherapy notes if you have them
- Bring a list of the medicines you take daily, including painkillers and diabetes or blood-pressure tablets
- Think through your story beforehand: when the problem started, what makes it worse, what a typical day looks like
- If walking is difficult, bring a family member — an extra pair of ears helps when the plan is explained
What happens during treatment
The first session is mostly detective work. Dr. Singh takes a detailed history — how the problem began, how it behaves through the day, what it stops you doing — then examines the area: range of motion measured joint by joint, muscle strength graded against resistance, and specific tests that load one structure at a time to find which reproduces your pain. For neurological problems she also checks sensation, reflexes and balance. She then explains the findings in plain words, and if time and irritability allow, treatment begins the same day, usually ending with two or three home exercises taught until you can do them correctly without supervision.
Sessions and timeline
You leave with a written or explained plan: what the problem is, roughly how long recovery tends to take for that condition, and how often to come — commonly two to three sessions a week at the start, spacing out as you improve, though the exact frequency depends entirely on what the assessment finds. Simple recent strains may need only a handful of visits; long-standing or neurological problems are measured in months, and Dr. Singh will tell you honestly which camp you are in. Progress is re-measured against the first-day findings, so you can see improvement in numbers, not just impressions. One caution before you book: sudden severe symptoms — chest pain, a drooping face, slurred speech, or back pain with new bladder or bowel changes — need an emergency department first, not a physiotherapy appointment.
What it costs
The consultation is priced as a standalone assessment; follow-up treatment sessions are charged separately and usually cost less per visit than the first detailed assessment. What affects your overall spend is the number of sessions your condition genuinely needs — which is exactly what the assessment estimates — and whether you continue with supervised sessions or graduate early to your home programme.
Call +91 11 4119 4668 for today’s rate — it takes a minute and there are no surprise charges. If you are likely to need a course of treatment, ask about session blocks when you call; a booked course usually works out cheaper per session than paying visit by visit.
Common questions
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist?
No — in India you can book a physiotherapy assessment directly, and many patients do. If the assessment finds something that needs a doctor first, such as suspected fracture or nerve compression with weakness, Dr. Singh will say so plainly and point you to the right specialist before starting treatment.
Will the first session include treatment or only checking?
Usually both. The examination takes the larger share of the first visit because everything else depends on it, but most patients also receive initial hands-on treatment and go home with two or three exercises. If the area is very irritable, treatment may be kept gentle on day one deliberately.
What should I bring if I have no reports or scans?
Just yourself and your medicine list. Physiotherapy assessment is built on movement testing, not imaging, and most musculoskeletal problems can be assessed well without a scan. If imaging is genuinely needed, you will be told why and what kind.
How long does the assessment take?
Plan for roughly an hour for the first visit, sometimes a little less for a straightforward problem. Follow-up sessions are shorter. Because the clinic runs by appointment inside Anjuli Nursing Home, Sector 84, you are seen at your slot rather than waiting in a queue.
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