It is a structured clinical evaluation of your posture, movement, joint range, muscle strength, flexibility, balance and nerve function, combined with a detailed history, carried out before any treatment begins. Its purpose is to identify the root cause of your problem and build a treatment plan around it.

The general physiotherapy consultation and assessment fee is ₹400. Two specialised assessments are priced separately — balance and gait assessment and ergonomic assessment are ₹700 each. In every case the assessment fee is adjusted against your treatment and waived entirely once you start a treatment package.

Between 45 and 60 minutes. Complex or multi-region problems may take slightly longer.

No. You can book a physiotherapy assessment directly. Patients already under the care of an Anand Abhigyan doctor can also be referred internally, and we accept referrals from other hospitals, surgeons, physicians and sports doctors.

Yes. You are welcome to walk in during clinic hours, though calling or messaging 8009537637%20953-7637) on WhatsApp beforehand reduces waiting time.

All previous medical records relevant to the problem — X-rays, MRI or CT scans and reports, ultrasound reports, surgical notes, prescriptions and earlier physiotherapy records. These directly influence the treatment plan.

Loose, comfortable clothing that allows free movement and easy access to the area being assessed. Shorts are useful for knee, hip or ankle problems. Women patients often find a salwar kurta most comfortable. Bring your regular walking footwear.

Usually yes. If the assessment is clear and there are no contraindications, treatment typically begins in the same visit. Occasionally we may wait for an investigation result or a medical opinion first.

Some tests deliberately reproduce your symptoms — that is how we confirm which structure is involved. Any discomfort is brief and controlled, and you can stop any test at any point.

X-ray and ultrasound are available on site at Anand Abhigyan. CT and MRI are arranged through partner imaging centres when required.

That is one of the purposes of the assessment. If your findings point to a medical, surgical or neurological cause, we say so and refer you to the appropriate specialist — internally where possible.

This is decided after the assessment, based on your diagnosis, how long the problem has been present and your goals. In most cases meaningful results are seen with seven days of continuous therapy, though some conditions need considerably more.

Yes. Paediatric assessment is adapted to the child's age and is largely play-based for younger children. Written parent or guardian consent is required. See Pediatric Physiotherapy.

Yes. Where multiple problems coexist, we build one integrated plan rather than treating each condition separately. See Geriatric Rehabilitation.

Yes, on request. Please mention it when booking so we can allocate accordingly.

Yes. Separate cubicles are available for all assessments and therapies that require privacy.

Yes, home visits are available. Home visit charges are higher than clinic charges, reflecting therapist travel time. Note that certain equipment-based tests can only be performed at the centre.

Standardised, condition-appropriate measures — pain scales, goniometric range of motion, manual muscle testing grades, functional questionnaires and, where relevant, timed walking and balance tests. These are repeated at review to measure progress objectively.

Yes. A formal review is carried out at the end of the treatment plan, and interim reassessments happen whenever progress differs from what was expected.

Red flags are signs that a problem may have a serious medical cause rather than a mechanical one — for example unexplained weight loss, fever, constant night pain, progressive weakness, or bladder and bowel changes. Screening for them at the first visit ensures nothing serious is treated as a simple muscle problem.

Very often yes. Scan findings are common in people with no symptoms at all, so treatment is guided by your clinical examination and function, not by the report alone. The assessment establishes how much of your pain the scan finding actually explains.

We do not offer cashless insurance billing. Treatment is paid directly, and we provide itemised bills with a case sheet containing full clinical notes prepared to meet insurer documentation requirements, which supports reimbursement claims.

One of our six physiotherapists — a team led by a physiotherapist with an MPT in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, supported by five BPT-qualified physiotherapists, one of whom has additional training in chiropractic rehabilitation techniques.

English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Manipuri.

Yes, and it is a common reason for visiting. Recurrence usually means an underlying contributing factor was not addressed. Please bring records of the earlier treatment.

Yes. You may take the assessment, the explanation and the home programme, and decide about treatment afterwards. There is no obligation to commit to a package.

We aim to offer same-day assessment for acute back pain and urgent musculoskeletal conditions, subject to appointment availability. Early assessment often shortens recovery.

Yes. Many patients come for a physiotherapy opinion on whether a structured rehabilitation trial is reasonable before deciding on surgery. We coordinate with your treating surgeon and will not contradict a clear surgical indication.

Impulse does not provide inpatient or bedside rehabilitation. Assessment and rehabilitation typically begin about 24 hours after discharge as home-based sessions, moving to centre-based sessions once you are able to travel comfortably.

Call 8009537637%20953-7637) or message the same number on WhatsApp. You can also walk in between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM, any day of the week.