Introduction
At home physiotherapy is a treatment used in the management and prevention of various physical problems caused by the following:
- Injuries
- Disease
- Lifestyle
- Aging
Physical therapists help clients achieve, maintain, and restore their full movement and functional capacity. They can assist patients at any age when movement and function are compromised due to aging, injuries, diseases, disorders, ailments, or environmental factors.
There are various types of physical therapies, including manual physical therapy, electrotherapy modalities, and exercise programs. These techniques presenting physiotherapy are aimed at dealing with these three types of physiotherapy: neurological, cardiothoracic, and musculoskeletal.
At Home Physiotherapy
Home physiotherapy is very helpful in day-to-day activities. This is useful for individuals who find it hard to visit hospitals or other institutions. In home physical therapy, the physiotherapist visits at home for assessment and treatment. The main goal of the treatment is for the patient to start the actual treatment process at home after discussing various issues concerning the patient’s general health.
Benefits of at-home physiotherapy treatment:
Convenience
There is no better place to assess a patient’s condition than in their own home, at their leisure. Observing how individuals function in their daily environment allows therapists to tailor treatment programs to specific needs.For example, if someone is having trouble getting out of bed, using the shower, or standing up from their easy chair, the therapist can create combined exercises that strengthen the joints and muscles for each movement.
Comfort
The added comfort is touched on above, but it is such a benefit of in-home physiotherapy that it deserves its own discussion. Many people do not enjoy clinical settings for a variety of different reasons, and the ability to receive treatment in their own homes suits them much better. The inconvenience of traveling, waiting time, and other similar conditions are entirely eliminated, making it possible for you to focus on your treatment.
Personalized care
Physiotherapy is also about educating and providing you with the tools you need to help yourself recover. When a physiotherapist visits your house, he or she is much more likely to make extra recommendations and adaptations depending on your existing living situation, providing you with access to even more possibilities to promote recovery than you would have received otherwise.
In fact, on many occasions, exercises may be customized towards handling your own home, giving you the practical skills you may need to live safely. Many people with mobility issues, for example, may have trouble getting around the house, and in-home physiotherapy can be customized toward improving those specific tasks.
Furthermore, because they must organize travel time, physiotherapists who provide in-home services tend to have fewer clients. As a result, they may be able to provide a lengthier treatment (at your desire).
Skip queues
Although many people might benefit from physiotherapy, a variety of factors can prohibit them from receiving appropriate treatment or force them to postpone treatment because they are unable to travel to the clinic or have to wait in line for an extended period of time. These challenges could range from transportation problems to mobility problems caused by an injury, handicap, or disease. In-home services, on the other hand, allow patients to obtain and benefit from physiotherapy while ignoring the barriers that may stand in the way of receiving treatment.
Safety
Many people are considered high-risk patients and would put themselves in danger by undergoing in-office physiotherapy services. Perhaps they have a sickness or handicap that limits their mobility. Perhaps there is an increased danger of infection in public settings. However, at-home physiotherapy allows these high-risk individuals to benefit substantially from physiotherapy in the comfort of their own homes.
Time-saving
In-home physiotherapy services are highly convenient. In-home physiotherapy is offered at times that are flexible with your own schedule. In fact, in many circumstances, at-home physiotherapists can also provide therapy at work or another convenient place for you.
It also removes all travel on your part, allowing you to save a significant amount of time as well as any waiting time that may occur when appointments are late or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
What does home physiotherapy involve?
An initial telephone triage conversation is scheduled with the physiotherapist, who will gather some information about your ailment. In addition to certain personal information such as date of birth, address, and contact information. The first appointment can then be scheduled. The initial visit lasts one hour and includes a 15-minute phone assessment. Following that, all follow-up appointments are 45 minutes in length. All of our home-based physiotherapist visits are based on goals that you and your therapist have agreed upon. The ultimate goal is to improve your quality of life.
At Home Physiotherapy in Various Conditions
Home physiotherapy is very advantageous for those who are unable to travel to an outpatient clinic for any reason. This could include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Joint replacement surgery
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal complaints (i.e.,knee, back, and shoulder pain)
- Sports injuries
- Pediatric conditions like cerebral palsy
- Neurological disorders
- Cardiothoracic disorders
Reduced mobility, function, or balance
- Difficulties getting around the home or outside, for example getting into or out of bed, the bath, or the car
- Fear of leaving the home
- Patients at risk of or with a fear of falling
- Whole-body weakness following illness or injury, for example.
Why is it more expensive than a regular clinic?
Because of the additional costs required, such as the time and cost of traveling to a patient’s home and carrying equipment, home physiotherapy is more expensive than in-clinic physiotherapy. It also falls under ‘lone-working’ for physiotherapy, which has additional legal and safety implications. We are sure you would agree that the benefits of home physiotherapy far outweigh the costs.
Conclusion
So, now that we understand the benefits of home physiotherapy, if our loved one would benefit from physiotherapy input but struggled to get to a clinic, then this service allows the great care at Avita Health and our physiotherapist to come to you.
