What are some FAQs about virtual physical therapy?

Physical therapy services like manual therapy are something you might be familiar with. However, staying isolated to reduce the spread of COVID-19 can make it harder to get physical therapy services in person. As a result, we are offering virtual care services in addition to in-clinic visits so we can continue to treat your aches and pains if you need to remain in your home. 

This service involves a therapy session being done online. It typically includes a live video and audio feed. This allows therapists to talk with you directly about your condition and treatment options. Many people have never experienced virtual physical therapy. This means they might benefit from getting answers to some FAQs about it: 

1. What techniques are used in virtual therapy sessions? 

This is one of the most frequently asked questions about virtual physical therapy. In-person appointments often focus on manual therapy techniques. These techniques involve a therapist using his or her hands to mobilize joints. They can be used to manipulate soft tissue as well. 

These hands-on techniques aren’t used during telemedicine sessions. Primarily, this is because the physical therapist can’t physically touch you. However, they can still educate you about your condition. They can also discuss steps you can take at home to minimize your symptoms. In addition, they can instruct you in therapeutic exercises and stretches that can help. These specialists can even demonstrate the appropriate exercises to you. 

2. How satisfied are people who use virtual physical therapy?

High rates of patient satisfaction indicate whether a service is trustworthy or not. With virtual physical therapy being so new to many patients like you, you might be wondering if it’s satisfactory.

The good news is it is. More than 91% of patients who used virtual physical therapy were highly satisfied with this service. With results like this, you should expect a high level of care too.

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   What should I expect to pay for virtual physical therapy sessions?

Virtual physical therapy care is covered by most major insurances in the same way as an in-person visit. We accept credit and debit as well as Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) payments for Medicare, Medicaid and self-pay patients.

Have more questions about virtual physical therapy? Advent Physical Therapy can help

Are you looking for more answers to virtual physical therapy FAQs? Do you want to find a therapy provider that offers telemedicine? Our team at Advent Physical Therapy can help you meet both these goals. We’re offering virtual physical therapy sessions from our experienced therapists to: 

• Manage chronic pain or injuries
• Make additional virtual care appointments
• Provide us with insurance information
• Record information your therapist needs to know about your condition.

Don’t let the need to stay at home keep you from getting the treatment you need. Contact our team for more information about virtual physical therapy today or to schedule an initial appointment.