With the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic a lot of aspects of “normal” life have been affected. Whether it be kids unable to attend school in person, wearing masks just to leave the house, or even stocking up on toilet paper it has affected everyone’s life in one form or another. With all of the craziness happening in today’s world one aspect of health care that has seen a significant rise in popularity is home-based physical therapy. Like typical home health care services that support rehabilitation to achieve a higher level of functional independence, home-based physical therapy is making it easier for therapy patients to receive their treatments. While there are a few drawbacks for in-home treatment, such as lack of typical exercise equipment, many patients have found that the advantages of in-home physical therapy outweigh the disadvantages. Here are a few of the numerous benefits to in-home physical therapy.
One aspect of home-based physical therapy that everyone loves is convenience. When discussing reasons for choosing home physical therapy the first topics brought up are the ease and accessibility of the whole process. The convenience of in-home physical therapy takes out common complicating factors such as dealing with inclement weather, challenges with travel, and other factors that impact those individuals who are traveling to receive outpatient services. When a physical therapist comes to the patient they are able to better focus on the healing process.
Another aspect that the patients really enjoy and benefit from is the one-on-one care that they receive. When a patient is being seen in their home by a physical therapist they are receiving the therapist’s undivided attention. In many therapy settings a physical therapist often has to oversee numerous patients at once leaving little time for that one-on-one, individualized care that every patient deserves. When treated in the comfort of your own home you can rest assured that you will be receiving the best quality physical therapy care.
In addition to individualized, one-on-one care you have the added comfort of privacy. Let’s face it, in most therapy settings the gyms and rooms are large, noisy, and crowded. This may lead some patients to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed when trying to recover from their injury or illness. When this occurs it draws the patient’s attention away from what’s most important; their recovery. With home physical therapy you do not need to worry about any of these factors getting in the way of your therapy treatment, and you can focus more on your recovery.
The last benefit that we will cover in this blog is functionality. When a patient receives physical therapy in their home the treatment tends to be more relatable. Being able to show your physical therapist what you are struggling with allows the therapist to address your difficulties and practice in a real environment. Being able to safely navigate your home is a huge part of everyday life, and practicing these skills in that very environment allows for greater carryover of therapeutic skills and yields better outcomes.
As the world remains unpredictable, health care continues to roll with the punches and offer the best quality care possible to its patients. The physical therapy profession is among one of the leading health care providers in staying on top of the recent changes due to their adaptive nature and knowledge base to be able to offer their services in a variety of different settings.
If the above benefits of home-based physical therapy services interest you then you’re in luck! Atlas Therapy has created a way to bring the area’s best physical therapists to you with Atlas Therapy Mobile Rehabilitation (ATMR). ATMR carries the same high-quality service we have provided through the years at our brick-and-mortar clinics now in the location of your choosing; home, workplace, gym, etc. For more information about ATMR please visit our website at www.atlastherapy.com, or call (814) 308-5023.
