On the Day of Your Appointment

Five Steps to Follow the Day of Your Appointment

  1. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment time.  The schedule is tight and accommodation for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
  2. Empty your bladder or bowels before being called to the exam room.  Arriving 15 minutes early will give you plenty of time to address bathroom calls.  
  3. Bring a towel or yoga mat.  Your personal towel or yoga mat will be placed on the exam table.  You will be lying on your personal towel or yoga mat.  Why?  We are doing our best to minimize medical waste.  Use of paper sheets over the table creates unnecessary waste during the REMS exam. 
  4. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Your abdomen will be exposed first to perform the exam for the lumbar spine. To perform the exam for the hip, the inguinal crease (groin) will need to be exposed. You will be asked to bring your pants to mid-thigh to access the inguinal crease/upper thigh. Please wear underwear. 
  5. Avoid eating a meal or drinking 2-3 hours prior to your exam.  Gas in the intestines will interfere with the lumbar spine exam. 
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