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CHEX is a comprehensive assessment designed to give you and your clinician a clearer picture of what's happening in your body. We bring together information from multiple areas—including structure, nerve function, mobility, movement, muscles and tissues, and function—to help inform your recommendations.
No. X-rays are one part of CHEX when appropriate. CHEX combines information from multiple types of examination and assessment to create a more complete picture rather than relying on a single test or symptom.
No. The purpose of CHEX is to help you understand what's happening and give you better information to make informed decisions about your next step. We'll explain what we find and discuss our recommendations with you.
No. CHEX is designed to be comprehensive, but not every assessment is appropriate for every person. Your clinician will determine which components are appropriate based on your history, goals, examination findings, and individual situation.
The length of your assessment can vary depending on which components are appropriate for you. When you schedule, we'll explain what to expect and how much time to allow.
We'll review what we found, explain what it means, answer your questions, and discuss the appropriate next step.