Now more than ever, people are opting for virtual versions of their daily routines. And while this shift has served the population well during this season, it’s not a change that will quickly revert once life goes back to normal. Virtual resources have made life much simpler and have allowed for pauses (however brief) in the midst of busy schedules.
Virtual physical therapy is one of the many groundbreaking changes that have come out of our current predicament, and frankly, there are too many benefits for you to pass up on this experience. If you’re struggling with chronic pain related to your muscles or joints, virtual physical therapy can help you find relief from the comfort of your own home. If you’ve already been working with a physical therapist, choosing virtual appointments can help you continue on your journey to recovery without leaving your house.
Take a look at three benefits of choosing virtual physical therapy, and contact our team at SOL Physical Therapy + Performance to learn more about this new service.
- Fewer canceled appointments — Whether we are sheltering at home or just in the midst of a crazy season, we all know that sometimes life can be unpredictable. With virtual physical therapy, you don’t have to pause your progress toward healing when your child is sick and can’t go to school or when your car is having trouble. You can roll with life’s punches without having to put your pain relief on the back burner.
- More convenient — For patients who are having a hard time getting into the clinic due to limited mobility after surgery or recovering from an injury, performing virtual physical therapy for the first several sessions while you build back your strength may be your best option. You can still receive the benefits of a personalized training program with your physical therapist without having to travel into the clinic.
- Built-in breathing room — Sometimes, in the middle of a busy schedule, you just need a second to breathe and enjoy your cup of coffee. With virtual physical therapy, you can take the 15 or so minutes that you used to commute into the clinic and spend them taking a moment to catch your breath between things on your to-do list. Side note: Relaxing is a great way to reduce inflammation in the body, which is one of the main causes of chronic pain.
With virtual physical therapy as an option, you can continue to down your path toward pain relief from the convenience of your own home. Contact our team at SOL Physical Therapy + Performance in Oakland, California, to learn more.
