An illness, injury, or surgery can take a toll on your physical health; so much so that it can impede your ability to carry out simple daily tasks, or even keep you from doing the things you love. In order to regain strength and mobility, you may need physical therapy. At Optimal Home Rehab LLC, our in-home physical therapy services in Philadelphia, PA, will bring the tools for a successful recovery right to your door.
BENEFITS:
1. Convenience. Ease and accessibility is always the first thing in-home therapy patients point to when discussing why they choose home physical therapy. Instead of dealing with weather, travel challenges, and other factors that impact those who are traveling to receive outpatient therapy services, when the therapist comes to them, they can focus more on the healing process.
2. One-on-one care. When a patient is receiving in-home PT, they have the undivided attention of the therapist. In an outpatient setting, a physical therapist may be overseeing multiple patients while they are working through their treatment plan, or distracted by administrative or other duties. When treated at home, patients generally feel that they are receiving a higher quality of care.
3. Outpatient can be stressful. Some outpatient therapy rooms are large, crowded, and noisy. Many patients can feel overwhelmed or anxious when they are trying to recover from injury or illness, and they are experiencing external stressors. With in-home physical therapy, patients tend to feel most comfortable in their home.
4. Effective. A 2016 study found that home-based physical therapy was just as effective as outpatient therapy services. More compelling is that the study showed in-home care was even more effective in the long term. As expected, adherence to the prescribed treatment plan is the largest factor in determining the effectiveness of an in-home therapy plan. Additionally, patients found that in-home treatments were more intensive and focused because of the personalized treatment received when the therapist is working with you in the home.
5. Increased Functionality. When the physical therapist is working with a patient in the home, the movements and exercises are immediately more relatable for them. Instead of having to tell the patient to perform a certain stretch in a doorway, they can show the patient exactly which doorway to use. While this may seem like a small thing, having a routine translate to the patient’s known environment contributes to better adherence and understanding.
IЅ IN-HОMЕ РHУЅIСАL THЕRАРУ RIGHT FOR УОU?
This may be the first question уоu muѕt ask уоurѕеlf bеfоrе соnѕidеring in home рhуѕiсаl thеrару. In-hоmе physical therapy is a great option if уоu prefer one-on-one care, have difficulty or inability to travel to an outpatient facility, or if you simply just prefer it because of privacy reasons.
If you’re looking for quality in-home physical therapy for an aging loved one living in the Philadelphia area, contact Optimal Home Rehab LLC today at 267-225-7775 to make an appointment!
