The Benefits Of Telehealth Physiotherapy
Are you interested in Virtual, Online or Telehealth Physiotherapy?
You may be thinking, thank goodness there are no more quarantine restrictions and I can go and see my physiotherapist in person. You like most other people believe that being assessed and touched by the physiotherapist is more effective than being treated online.
Physiotherapists who performed a lot of online/virtual physiotherapy treatments during lockdown found surprisingly that this method of treatment delivery is actually very effective and efficient. It may be hard to believe but the reasons for this are plain and simple:
- The Physiotherapist role changes from one of technician to that of consultant.
- Using a process of observation, posture and movement analysis and patient feedback, it is possible to make an educated hypothesis and even a diagnosis.
- The patient or helper performs the assessment and treatment by following instructions. This helps them to gain an understanding of the process and rationale.
- The actual performing of the assessment and treatment is not that difficult. Anyone can learn them. The patient is generally not going to do any harm if they follow good instructions.
- The value of online sessions is being guided by the knowledge and experience of the physiotherapist to follow a strategy. This makes the patient more educated about their condition and their bodies.
- Patients are empowered to take control of the treatment to manage their problem daily and experience significant results more quickly.
- This makes virtual treatments less expensive and shorter in duration.
- Patients using the virtual service often only need one or two sessions and then they are better.
- When the problem re-occurs, they can book a follow up session and be given progressive instructions on how to manage it at different stages of the injury.
- At some point in the future, they become experts on how to take care of their bodies and manage any symptoms that crop up with independence.
Virtual physiotherapy or telehealth empowers a patient to understand and implement the strategies that are customized for them with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced Physiotherapist. With the right strategy, success is more likely. The great advantage of this versatile, economical and convenient method is that patients receive treatment in the comfort of their home or office, while traveling, and after they have relocated to another city, town or country.
Patients in rural areas or countries where physiotherapy is not as accessible can receive equal access as those living in cities with lots of physiotherapy clinics. Even if you have had physiotherapy before, and it has not worked, it does not mean that all Physiotherapists practice in the same way. Physio For Life prizes itself on providing customized and personalized treatments that work in the short and long-term. We want the patient to learn to be independent and effective at their own injury management and prevention.
There was a real-life story of a man who landed a plane by following the instructions of a pilot who talked him through the process on a cell phone. In the case of physio, it is not as technically challenging as landing a plane. The techniques and exercises are quite simple. What makes them effective is the right strategy: knowing what to do, how to do it, in the right order, as the physiotherapist and patient work together as a team to finely tune the treatment.
At Physio For Life, we provide telehealth and virtual services to the following areas:
- Vancouver Island – Victoria, Sidney, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Ucluelet, Tofino, Courtenay
- Northern British Columbia- Prince George, Prince Rupert, Quesnel
- Sunshine Coast – Gibson, Sechelt, Madeira Park
- Interior British Columbia – Kelowna, Kamloops, Princeton, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden
If you are seeking physiotherapy in a virtual setting, please contact our office today at 778-245-9746 or submit a request through our website today!