The regular musculoskeletal / orthopedic initial physiotherapy assessment usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. It depends on the condition and symptoms the patient has. It can take even longer than 1 hour if the pain is very acute and if the intensity of pain is too high. It usually takes longer due to more time required by the patient in transition of movements due to pain. A proper detailed assessment is done and a treatment plan is prepared and discussed by the physiotherapist to the patient.