Since the COVID-19 outbreak, many people have started to take a hard look at how they spend their time. As a result, individuals have started to shed activities that aren’t worth their time, but virtual physical therapy should not be one of those things.
What is virtual physical therapy?
This type of therapeutic care has been catapulted into prominence by the need to quarantine and social distance. It’s also known as telePT, telerehab and telehealth PT. No matter what name it’s called, this type of care typically involves working with a physical therapist virtually. This means that you’ll work with your therapist over an online video feed. The feed will be secure to protect your privacy.
Why is virtual physical therapy worth your time?
There are many reasons that telehealth PT is well worth your time. Three of these reasons are:
- It saves you time — All you have to do to have a telePT appointment is make the appointment and then get on the video call. There’s no driving to the therapy clinic. In busy urban or suburban areas, the lack of driving alone can be a huge time savings.
- It keeps you socially distanced — Most of us never realized how difficult it is to stay six feet away from other people out in public. However, telerehab doesn’t require that you worry about social distancing. After all, your physical therapist isn’t there in person, so there’s no worrying about staying six feet away or wearing a mask.
- It satisfies your need for physical therapy — Telehealth PT can help you in many ways. For instance, your therapist can:
- Diagnose the injury or condition you have.
- Recommend lifestyle changes to accommodate your symptoms.
- Show you how to perform beneficial therapeutic exercises.
- Answer questions about your therapy plan or condition.
By helping you in these and other ways, telePT therapists can still consistently satisfy the needs of their patients. In fact, studies show that telePT has a 91.2% satisfaction rating.
Find effective virtual physical therapy at Border Therapy Services
Keen to get effective virtual physical therapy? Our team at Border Therapy Services is primed to help you get the virtual care you require. We can also offer you top-notch in-person care, starting with a free screening. Additionally, our physical therapists excel at building personalized therapy plans that you can do virtually or in person. These plans are designed to reduce pain and improve your mobility.
Contact our team today for more information about our virtual or in-person therapy services or to schedule an initial appointment.