What do home visits by rehabilitators involve?
What do home visits by rehabilitators involve?
home visits
home visits
The offer provides a convenient form of treatment in the field of medical advice and professional therapeutic treatments under the supervision of professional physiotherapists at home.
Rehabilitation with home transport.
Rehabilitation with home transport.
During the first home visit, the physiotherapist focuses on the general assessment of the patient's health condition in order to create a rehabilitation plan tailored to his individual needs.
What does rehabilitation at home look like??
What does rehabilitation at home look like??
In fact, physiotherapy and home rehabilitation are not much different from a regular visit to a medical center. The therapist's approach is the same as for inpatients, and the necessary equipment and accessories for performing physical therapy or massage treatments are delivered straight to the patient's apartment.
- Who should use home rehabilitation?
- What are the indications for home visits by a rehabilitator?
- Advantages of rehabilitation at home
The devices used by the therapist replace high-class machines, without compromising the quality of the treatment performed at home. It is worth emphasizing that all physiotherapy items are regularly cleaned and disinfected after each patient.
Therefore, a home visit consists of a detailed interview, determination of the range of motion, assessment of sensation, reflexes, gait, independence, analysis of medical documentation and, if necessary, even issuing a referral for additional tests.
- When is home rehabilitation better than outpatient rehabilitation?
- In what situations should home visits by a rehabilitator be used?
All this is to correctly diagnose the ailment that we will work on during the next meetings, implementing the treatment program prepared by the physiotherapist according to the collected information.
What physiotherapy treatments are included in a home visit??
What physiotherapy treatments are included in a home visit??
During one home visit, physiotherapists usually try to perform up to 5 treatments (depending on the patient's age, condition and the rehabilitation plan).
The activities they perform include:
- kinesiotherapy (movement exercises),
- manual therapy,
- medical massage,
- reflex therapy,
- kinesio taping.
Advantages of physiotherapy and home rehabilitation
Advantages of physiotherapy and home rehabilitation
Both home-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation have many benefits for the patient. First of all, it saves time and nerves not only for patients, but also for their loved ones.
By deciding to visit a physiotherapist in your own home, you will avoid troublesome commuting, queues, excessive effort, feeling more pain due to moving, and other stressful situations.
Of course, the above-mentioned situations do not have a positive impact on the comfort of life, so it is worth considering whether it would be better to arrange a home visit.
Moreover, a physiotherapist providing home physical therapy treatments focuses exclusively on one person, thanks to which he constantly monitors the quality of his work, progress and effects.
As a result, individual work in the comfort of your home produces much better and faster results than in a group setting. Other advantages of home rehabilitation include:
- postoperative education,
- learning to walk after orthopedic procedures,
- sense of security and self-confidence,
- adjusting the hours to your needs,
- no transport costs for rehabilitation.
Who is physiotherapy and home rehabilitation for?
Who is physiotherapy and home rehabilitation for?
Rehabilitation treatments at home are intended for every patient who experiences physical discomfort that prevents everyday functioning.
However, they are especially recommended for patients with motor function disorders, damage to the nervous system, after surgery, trauma, suffering from chronic diseases, degeneration and in a vegetative state.
The offer of home rehabilitation also applies to infants, namely the assessment of their psychomotor and neurophysiological development.
How to prepare for a home visit?
How to prepare for a home visit?
To ensure that home rehabilitation runs smoothly and effectively, we ask our patients to prepare medical documentation of their disease and clean towels for therapeutic massage.
It is also very important that the patient does not take any painkillers on the same day or eat a large meal one hour before the procedure.
Rehabilitation advice
Rehabilitation advice
For whom and what does post-operative rehabilitation look like?
Postoperative rehabilitation supports a gradual return to function after surgery. Its course, timing, and scope depend on many factors.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
Referral to a physiotherapist depends on the type of service. Different rules apply to private visits and rehabilitation financed by the National Health Fund.
When to start rehabilitation after an injury?
The beginning of rehabilitation after an injury depends on the type of injury, symptoms, and healing process. Appropriate exercise and loading regimens are important.
Is an MRI necessary before visiting a physiotherapist?
MRI can complement a physiotherapy evaluation, but not all back, knee, or shoulder pain requires prior MRI testing.
A stress-free visit to a physiotherapist – course, examination and therapy
The first visit to a physiotherapist often turns out to be more relaxed than the patient expects. The most important things are conversation, trust, and a good plan.
How does physiotherapy help you take care of your health every day?
You don't have to wait for an injury to take care of your musculoskeletal system. Regular physical therapy supports your body in everyday functioning.
What is lordosis and when does it require treatment?
Lordosis is a natural feature of the spine, but its deepening or shallowing can affect posture, tension and comfort of movement.
10 facts and myths about rehabilitation that are worth knowing
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For whom and what does post-operative rehabilitation look like?
Postoperative rehabilitation supports a gradual return to function after surgery. Its course, timing, and scope depend on many factors.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
Referral to a physiotherapist depends on the type of service. Different rules apply to private visits and rehabilitation financed by the National Health Fund.
When to start rehabilitation after an injury?
The beginning of rehabilitation after an injury depends on the type of injury, symptoms, and healing process. Appropriate exercise and loading regimens are important.
Visits and rehabilitation at the patient's home.
Visits and rehabilitation at the patient's home.
Unable to get to the office? Recovering from an injury, surgery, or stroke doesn't have to involve extra effort. Home rehabilitation is a convenient solution that allows you to begin therapy without leaving home. Our physiotherapists travel to Szczecin, offering comprehensive care.