For onset greater than 12 weeks ago, what is the recommended visit frequency?

• A. 1x every 4 weeks
• B. 1-2x a week
• C. 3x a week
• D. 2x a week

Answer: (B)

When a condition has persisted for more than 12 weeks, the goal is to monitor progress closely enough to adjust treatment promptly while keeping visits sustainable. Visiting one to two times a week strikes that balance: it lets you reassess how well the therapy is working, catch any adverse effects early, reinforce the rehabilitation plan, and tweak exercises or meds if progress stalls. If visits are too infrequent, changes may take longer to take effect and problems can go unnoticed. If visits are too frequent, it can place an unnecessary burden on the patient and the clinic without added benefit once stability is achieved. As improvement occurs, the schedule can be spaced out further.