Telemedicine physical therapy is a type of physical therapy appointment that is performed virtually through a live videoconference. Though this service has largely been born out of our current pandemic, the benefits of telemedicine for physical therapy will keep this service available for years to come.
Even when we are not sheltering at home, telemedicine physical therapy may be your first choice for treatment if you are unable to come into the clinic for your appointment. In fact, there are three main reasons why telemedicine appointments may be recommended over in-clinic appointments, such as:
- You are sick or have underlying health conditions — More and more, society is recognizing the importance of limiting social contact for people who have serious underlying health conditions. If you fall into this category, you can still receive the treatment you deserve without risking your health to get it. By connecting with a certified physical therapist virtually, you can still move forward on your journey to pain relief without stressing your immune system. For many people with compromised immune systems, there are times when in-clinic appointments work, and we will be there for you when they do. But for the times when you would rather stay home, we can still help you find relief from your chronic pain.
- You have limited mobility due to surgery or an injury — If you have recently had surgery and cannot travel into the clinic for post-surgical physical therapy, you can still receive your treatment via videoconference with your physical therapist. During a telemedicine physical therapy appointment for post-surgical rehab, you may even complete your appointment in bed and work on small motions like sitting, bending your legs, getting out of bed, etc., depending on the intensity of the surgery you received.
- You have limited transportation — For some people, transportation into the clinic is unreliable, and missed appointments can hinder your recovery time. In these situations, patients may choose telemedicine physical therapy in order to stay consistent with their physical therapy appointments and not stress about transportation to and from the clinic.
At SOL Physical Therapy + Performance, we offer telemedicine physical therapy in order to meet our patients right where they are. If you are interested in learning more about this service, contact our team today.
