Virtual Physical Therapy: Recover at Home with Expert Care

I’m excited to talk about virtual physical therapy. This new way of doing therapy and exercise from afar is really cool.

Through virtual physical therapy, I connect with top physical therapists all over the country. They diagnose and treat me via secure video. This means I get expert care without leaving home¹.

It all starts by making an appointment and then having a video assessment. After that, I begin a program made just for me, aiming to help me recover.

What is Virtual Physical Therapy?

Virtual physical therapy, known also as digital physiotherapy or telerehab services, lets you get expert care at home. You connect with licensed therapists through secure video chats. This means no more long drives or waiting rooms.

Convenient and Accessible Care

Virtual PT treatment is very convenient. You can get it from anywhere, including Alamo and Nashville, without going out. Sessions are about 30 minutes to an hour, focused on helping you get better.

Also, many insurances now cover virtual physical therapy thanks to new post-COVID-19 laws. This makes it easy for you to join from your living room. That’s why more people are choosing mobile rehab programs for their recovery.

Connecting with Specialists Nationwide

With virtual PT treatment, you can see therapists from all over. They are experts in finding the mechanical causes of your pain. This leads to treatments that are just right for you.

Studies show virtual physical therapy works just as well as going to a clinic for some treatments. A study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found it as good for knee surgery recovery². Another in the Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery showed patients liked it just as much as in-person visits during COVID-19².

Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) Approach

Therapists use the MDT approach in virtual PT treatment. It’s about finding and fixing the mechanical reasons behind your pain. This way, they treat the real issue, not just the symptoms.

This focused treatment can help you get better faster. About 47% of PT sessions used telehealth a year after COVID-19 started. It shows more and more people are finding it helpful and doable.

The Virtual Physical Therapy Experience

Starting a virtual physical therapy journey is easy and comfortable. It meets your rehab needs at home. You’ll take part in interactive home rehab and video-guided therapy. This way, you get custom care without having to go to a clinic.

Booking an Appointment

To begin, you book an appointment online or through an app. It’s quick and you choose a time that works for you. This ensures you’ll have easy access to expert care when it’s convenient for you.

Getting an Assessment

Once your appointment day comes, you’ll have a video chat with your physical therapist. They’ll check how you move and listen to your concerns. With video-guided therapy, they can come up with a detailed plan just for you³.

Starting Your Recovery

Next, you’ll get a plan to start your recovery. Your therapist will guide you through interactive home rehab. They’ll show you specific exercises and tips. This helps you get actively involved in feeling better³. They’ll design exercises just for you to improve movement, ease pain, and get stronger⁴.

You’ll always have support and more sessions. Your therapist will keep an eye on your progress. They’ll tweak your plan and give you tips to help you move forward. Thanks to this ongoing help and video-guided therapy, you’ll be motivated and able to reach your recovery goals from home³⁴.

Conditions Treated with Virtual Physical Therapy

Being a virtual physical therapist means I can help with many conditions at home. You can get relief from neck pain and headaches. We also work on shoulder, elbow, wrist, back, hip, knee, and foot pain, together online⁵.

If you have long-term back pain or just got hurt, our online sessions are here for you. We give you exercises and advice to move better, feel less pain, and get stronger. Mixing online and in-person therapy cuts costs and the number of visits by a third⁶.

Most of our patients, 93%, said they felt less pain and moved better with our help. Clients at Alliance rated our telehealth services super high, giving them an 86 out of 100 for customer satisfaction⁶. Online, you’ll spend less time waiting, making your journey to recovery smoother⁶.

Source Links

1. https://www.virtualphysicaltherapists.com/
2. https://www.usa.edu/blog/virtual-physical-therapy/
3. https://www.vorihealth.com/article/how-does-virtual-physical-therapy-work
4. https://www.medbridge.com/blog/2024/02/future-proofing-your-organization-with-virtual-physical-therapy/
5. https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/telehealth/telehealth-physical-therapy
6. https://agilevirtualpt.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-virtual-physical-therapy/