Treat your aches and pains from home with virtual physical therapy

I don’t have time to go to physical therapy. I’m hurting too much to leave the house. I can’t drive myself to physical therapy, and I don’t have anyone that can take me. These are just some of the ways that many people rationalize not going to physical therapy when they need it. 

Such rationalizations can work all too well. In fact, it’s estimated that only about 8% of people with musculoskeletal issues go to physical therapy. Fortunately, virtual physical therapy, or telePT, can help you get effective care from home. 

Typically virtual PT sessions involve working with a certified physical therapist over a secure video link. This type of physical therapy is more convenient, but it can also help you address many painful issues that are affecting your ability to move. 

What can virtual physical therapy treat?

In some ways, virtual PT is limited by the fact that the physical therapist isn’t there with you. For instance, your therapist won’t be able to use manual therapy techniques like joint mobilization on you. This is because this technique requires that your physical therapist move the affected joint with their hands. 

In spite of such restrictions, virtual PT can successfully treat a wide range of issues, including: 

• Arthritis symptoms
• Fibromyalgia
• Pre-surgical therapy
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Work injuries
• Sports injuries
• Chronic pain
• Balance and gait issues

What can your physical therapist do during a virtual physical therapy session? 

Just because manual therapy methods are off the table during telePT doesn’t mean there aren’t many ways your physical therapist can help you. Some ways they can help you during your virtual session can include: 

1. Diagnosing the problem you have. 

2. Educating you about the issue you have. 

3. Discussing movements to avoid.

4. Helping you learn how to modify movements and mechanics in order to allow for healing. 

5. Showing you how to perform stretches and therapeutic exercises that will aid in pain management. 

Advent Physical Therapy offers top-notch virtual physical therapy services

Not sure where to turn for high-quality virtual PT? Our team at Advent Physical Therapy offers the care you’re looking for. We’re available to meet with you over a secure online video connection. 

We also offer a wide range of in-person therapy services. Our team can perform a free screening intended to pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms. Additionally, our physical therapists excel at creating individualized therapy plans designed to reduce pain and improve mobility. You can even start getting our help virtually or in person if you don’t have a doctor’s referral. 

Contact our team today for more information about all our therapy services or to schedule an initial appointment.