Why Physiotherapist At Home setting new standards?

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Why Physiotherapist At Home setting new standards?
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Abstract

• Physiotherapy has evolved as an essential part of
  recuperation from injuries and impairments but
  having physiotherapy sessions in the confines of
  ones home is leading to a faster and effective
  recovery.

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Overview

• Physiotherapy is a rehabilitation technique that
  reduces impairments and promotes physical
  mobility, body organ functions and quality of
  life through extensive examination, effective
  diagnosis and physical intervention. It is
  carried out in conjunction with other medical
  treatments for injuries and impairments.

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Home based physiotherapy

• Earlier, physical therapy or physiotherapy was
  usually carried out in special treatment centres
  with bulky devices and apparatus. With the
  current technological advancement the devices and
  apparatus have shrunk in size and are capable of
  being moved from place to place easily. This
  mobility has allowed the physiotherapists to
  conduct sessions for the affected at the vicinity
  of their home.
• Let us consider a patient's story to understand
  home based physiotherapy. Mrs. Deepa and her
  husband Mr. Rajesh had encountered with accident
  and were almost reduced to immobile state for a
  long duration. They were prescribed physiotherapy
  for duration of 6 weeks by their Orthopedic and
  physician. This raised a series of problem for
  them by travelling to the physiotherapy center
  and then waiting for time and then travel back to
  their home.

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• One of their friends suggested home-based
  physiotherapy. Initially they were hesitant to
  undergo such sessions assuming the cost to be
  high. When they approached HealthCare at Home for
  their services and checked the process and
  associated cost they readily accepted the
  physiotherapy package at home.

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• Mr. Rajesh was treated for neck sprain and
  shoulder fracture whereas Mrs. Deepa was treated
  for whiplash and side strain. The treatment
  involved heat/ice technique, a postural-alignment
  training, physical exercise including stretching,
  lumbar support and joint mobilization. The
  physiotherapy was provided for a span of 4 weeks.
  The outcome of therapy at home resulted in a
  faster recovery and both were able to get back to
  their normal lifestyle.

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The advantages associated with physiotherapy are
many. To name a few-

• There is no need for the patient to travel. This
  makes treatment more time efficient for the
  patient.
• Treatment is provided in privacy of ones own
  home.
• Home physiotherapy sessions are in close loop
  with the physiotherapist. This allows for an
  effective treatment sessions with the
  physiotherapist as the entire duration is
  dedicated to the affected person.
• Therapy sessions can be undertaken at the
  patients convenience this doesnt affect other
  commitments like work or office.
• As treatment is performed at home a
  physiotherapist can assess and suggest
  modifications or equipment that may assist the
  severely impaired person like ramp for wheelchair
  mobility, foam flooring for medicine ball
  training etc.

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Conclusion

• Proven studies have shown that home physiotherapy
  services need is increasing rapidly.
  Physiotherapy at home has been shown to assist
  patients to gain or re-gain improved strength and
  mobility. This in-turn results in improved bodily
  function and a better quality of life.
• With the increase in awareness and usage of home
  based services along with the many benefits
  physiotherapy treatment at home has set up higher
  benchmark in the medical field, it imparts
  treatment to all age groups from infants,
  children, adults to elderly.

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