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Home-Based Physical Therapy for Older Adults

Physical Therapy has been a growing need for older adults, especially those that suffer various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and warrant the need for assistance to regain mobility and function. As older adults, certain barriers that limit access to physical therapy services, including transportation issues, time constraints, and even an ongoing pandemic to name a few. This highlights the advantages of a home-based treatment option in delivering an effective and efficient PT care in the comfort of your own homes.

We will come to you at your convenience…

One of the biggest dilemmas of patients engaging in an outpatient PT visits is transportation, and not just the availability of the transportation itself but also the travel distance needed to access the treatment. This becomes more problematic to older adults whose suffering from severe weakness due to a condition which can really inflict difficulty getting in and out of the car and having to endure the stress of a long-hour journey across the town to the clinic. This problem can be eliminated with a home care PT and will save precious time which can still be spent at resting and bonding with the family.

PT at your most comfortable time and day…

The details involved in attending physical therapy appointments can be time consuming and stressful.  Arrangements can be made on scheduled visits to accommodate an older adult needing therapy sessions to avoid time constraint issues. This allows the patient to receive a one-on-one treatment at the most comfortable time to maximize individualized PT care.

We will deliver quality PT care together with your family

Another advantage of a home-based PT is the involvement of the family in the care of their loved ones. Encouraging the members of the family in the process makes them realize how important physical therapy is in the lives of the older adults and how essential is their participation as a form of motivation and bonding, improving the relationship between the patient and the family. Training the family members to assist in simple exercises also ensures continuity of care and improved outcomes of treatment.

Because we care, we value your safety…

Amidst all these benefits, the most important consideration for this type of healthcare service is patient safety. With the ongoing pandemic plaguing the entire world, it is an utmost concern to ensure the safety of the older adults as they are more prone to contact such a deadly virus, which can be an added burden to the patient and the family as well. A PT whose fully aware of the risks encourages a patient and the family to keep the PT treatments well within the confines of their own homes while following a safety and precautionary procedures.

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Home-Based Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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