What to expect during your desk consult
Congratulations on deciding to book yourself a desk consult! If you’re having pain or discomfort, its a great step for identifying the cause and potential ways to relieve your issues. And if you don’t have any pain of discomfort, it’s a great step to take to make sure you don’t get any!
SCHEDULING
Whether your ergonomic dest consult is virtual or in person, you likely are booking it through our online scheduling platform, Calendly. It’s really straightforward to schedule - you pick a day on the calendar and it will show you available times. Since the internet knows basically everything about us, your own calendar may already sync and tell you when you are available (creepy I know!) Pick a time that works best for you, entering your name and email and any info you want us to know about to prep for the session.
Once you book your session, you will receive an email confirmation from Calendly. It may auto populate the session on your calendar or you may be prompted to add it to your calendar. We recommend doing this so you don’t forget about your visit! Plus, all the information you need (zoom link, paperwork link, etc) will be right there for easy reference.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
You really don’t need to do much to prepare! The most important thing is that you sign the intake form that will be emailed to you in your event invite.
On the day of your session, make sure you are working from the location you want evaluated. Ideally there is a good internet connection and adequate light so we can see you! It can be helpful if you can move your camera around to show us your space - picking up your laptop, adjusting your webcam, or logging in on your phone are all great options. We like to get a visual assessment of where you are and how you have your current equipment set up.
Oh, and if virtual, please make sure to wear your nice sweats, since this is an on camera meeting :)
MEETING WITH THE DOCTOR
Your session will start with a discussion of your goals for the session and what, if any, aches or pains you may have with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified Ergonomic Specialist. We may ask some more questions about what you do for work and outside of work, or other information that we may find helpful.
Then you’ll take us on the ‘tour’ of your current office set up. You can simply describe your setup or move your webcam around to show us the space. We’ll walk through some self measurements to see how your workspace fits your body.
This naturally transitions into collaborative problem solving - talking through adjusting your current set up including chair adjustments, monitor placement, keyboard position, and lighting suggestions as well as any additional equipment recommendations based on your specific needs and body type.
We may also discuss habits or movements that align with your goals, and talk through ways to integrate them into your day. The session wraps up with a recap and discussion of next steps.
AFTER THE SESSION
We cover a lot in a short amount of time. After the session, you will get an email that includes our contact info, our recommended equipment list, and other helpful resources. We encourage you to reach out at any time with questions, feedback, and success stories.
Our goal is help you feel comfortable and confident with your workspace.
