One way many people are treating aches and pains from injuries and chronic conditions during COVID-19 is through virtual physical therapy. However, did you know that virtual physical therapy has been around before the COVID-19 pandemic and will be here afterward?
Virtual physical therapy is physical therapy you do from home under the guidance of a physical therapist over a live, one-on-one video call. There are many benefits to doing physical therapy this way during the pandemic and afterward as well.
How you can benefit from virtual physical therapy
- Convenience — Even when social distancing isn’t mandated in society due to a pandemic, it’s still convenient to do virtual physical therapy from home or wherever you may be. Doing physical therapy at home can save you time and money on traveling to and from the clinic.
- Reduced pain — One of the main reasons you’re seeking physical therapy is probably due to pain. Using virtual physical therapy technology, physical therapists can guide you through exercises, stretches and other techniques to help reduce and prevent pain.
- Improved range of motion — One of the symptoms of many painful conditions and injuries is a limited range of motion. Virtual physical therapy includes techniques that can help improve your range of motion and your ability to do a number of activities.
- Improved respiratory health — The exercises involved in many physical therapy routines engage your cardiovascular system. This helps improve your heart rate and your lung functionality.
- Reduced stress — Exercising and stretching during your virtual physical therapy sessions can release endorphins into your bloodstream. Endorphins are chemicals naturally produced in your body that help you feel relaxed, which can reduce stress.
- Confidence — Doing physical therapy in your own home with the guidance of your physical therapist helps you realize you have the ability to make yourself better. Your physical therapist will likely give you exercises and stretches to perform in between appointments. By doing physical therapy through virtual physical therapy, you already have the confidence that you can safely and effectively do these exercises at home.
Contact SOL Physical Therapy today for virtual physical therapy
Are you struggling with aches and pains but don’t want to leave your home for treatment because of COVID-19 or other reasons? Our team at SOL can guide you through virtual physical therapy to help you manage your pain and improve your condition. Contact our team today for more information about virtual physical therapy or to schedule an appointment.
