In-Home Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation, is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in the body (fractures, injuries, etc.), the issues that develop due to (paralysis, spinal cord injuries, MS, etc.) injuries and the diagnosis and treatment of pains. In-Home Physiotherapy

What Is In-Home Physiotherapy?

In-Home Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, is a practice in which a specialist physiotherapist provides physiotherapy services at the patient’s home in periods to be determined according to the treatment plan, under the control of in-home health and care services.

In-Home Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, is a practice in which a physiotherapist goes to the patient’s home for the periods according to the treatment plan to be established by the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation physician, under the control of in-home health and care services.

Licensed Companies Must Be Preferred for In-Home Physiotherapy Services

In-home physiotherapy services are provided by many institutions and independent physiotherapists. The patient/relative who wants to receive in-home physiotherapy needs to make a good investigation on the institution/therapist that will provide the service and only after that make a decision. In-home physiotherapy services are very important for the patient. Because a physiotherapy that is not provided by the competent professionals increases the likelihood of a sequellae (damage) in the patient’s body. Therefore, getting physiotherapy services from a a licensed home care service institution is crucial in terms of the health conditions of a patient.

Advantages of In-Home Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service

• Working in coordination with the expereinced team of In-home health and care services,
• Providing a reliable service with the support of a physiotherapist who is specialized in the respective therapy,
• Organizing physical therapy sessions in the home environment of patients,
• Eliminating the steps that may be challenging for the patient such as time planning and transportation according to the treatment sessions to be planned in the hospital or a center,
• Providing convenience and comfort for the patient by making schedules according to the days/hours to be determined by the patient and the physiotherapist,
• Focusing on the treatment and thus providing faster progress in treatment.
• Ensuring the continuity of the exercises that are required to be repeated on the person during the days other than physiotherapy days by including the family members in the treatment.
• In line with the plan that is established by the physician, the physiotherapist comes to patient’s home and inform the family about the practices to be performed before the treatment is initiated.

For Which Diseases Is the In-Home Physiotherapy Required?

In-home physiotherapy is a method requested by many branch physicians for the treatment of patients.  These are the sessions performed by a physiotherapist who comes to patient’s home with a schedule to be prepared by the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation physician while the medical treatment of the patient is continuing or after the treatment is completed.

• Spinal cord injuries, paralyses
• Neurological Rehabilitation, MS (multiple sclerosis), Parkinson’s, muscle diseases, etc.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Fibromyalgia,
• Waist, neck, arm, hand, wrist pains (hernias, nerve compression, tennis elbow, etc.)
• Foot related diseases (sole problems, heel spurs, hallux valgus,)
• Arthrolit, bone loss
• Strain/stress-induced tendinitis, joint and muscle treatments
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation (postoperative prosthesis, fractures, meniscus, ligament damage)
• Athlete injuries
• Muscle ruptures, movement limitations in the joints
• Respiratory Therapies

“In-Home Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation” Practices of In-Home Health and Care Services

In-Home Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation services are provided by different therapists depending on the disease types. Physiotherapists are the professionals who gain different experiences after training and improve themselves in additional areas of expertise. Physiotherapists provide services for various subjects such as Neurological rehabilitation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, General rehabilitation, Pediatric rehabilitation, Respiratory therapy, Speech therapy and Occupational therapy.

IN-HOME NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION

In-home neurological rehabilitation is a long and tedious process during which physiotherapy and rehabilitation can progress gradually. Depending on the damage suffered by the patient, the progression/recovery may take time.

In-home physiotherapy sessions that are intended for the treatment of neurological diseases such as Paralysis/Stroke, ALS, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Muscle Diseases are provided in a planned manner in company with a physiotherapist.

The therapist who comes to patient’s home for Neurological Rehabilitation purposes, makes effort to perform a long-term treatment schedule. Within that period, the therapist establishes a strong bond with the patient and the long-term treatment continues by dint og that bond.

– In-Home Orthopedic Rehabilitation

In-Home Orthopedic Rehabilitation is the practice of in-home physiotherapy which is usually required before or after a surgery.. Hip fractures, prostheses, lumbar hernias, and other conditions in the hands, feet, arms and legs that require physical therapy remain within the scope of in-home orthopedic rehabilitation services.

The orthopedic rehabilitation therapist, provides the patient with the support at home for doing the physical exercises by using horizontal bars, steps and other apparatuses and also helps with the mobile device applications being used in physiotherapy as a supportive treatment.

– General Rehabilitation

It is provided for the treatment of  joint rheumatism, pain, movement limitations in joints, age-related balance problems, power loss and arthrolith due to rheumatologic diseases that remain in the general group of In-Home Physical Therapy.

Physiotherapist, In-Home Physiotherapist get the patient to do the required exercises both manually and by using implements.

PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION

In-Home Pediatric Rehabilitation, physiotherapy services are provided to the children who suffer from congenital or subsequent anomalies such as muscle, skeleton, balance problems, walking difficulties, injuries, issues that develop as a result of head traumas, SP (cerebral palsy), vertebral deformities such as spina bifida .

Pediatric rehabilitation, is based on the model in which the prepared schedule is performed by providing maximum support in coordination with the child in the child’s home environment.

– Respiratory Therapy

People with chronic diseases who continue with their treatments at home need respiratory therapies. The patients in this group are the individuals who suffer from a disease that is associated with COPD which is the chronic respiratory disease and pulmonary infections ..

When the respiratory therapist comes to the patient’s home to provide in-home physical therapy services , he brings with him the supportive breathing apparatus and medicines to be administered to the patient.

– Speech Therapist

A speech therapist is a unit that provides a services for the people who have lost the ability to speak or swallow after a neurological disease to regain their former abilities. Another reason why a speech therapist is needed is stuttering and speech impediment associated with psychological traumas.

Speech therapist; assigns different exercise practices in order to enable the patient to talk again or to gain back the swallowing skill, and also assigns exercises to patients and their families to ensure the continuity of treatment.

– Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapist; works on the treatment schedule that is prepared to enable the patient to perform daily activities and to implement the exercises for increasing hand skills. Another objective in this process is to increase the patient’s belief that he/she can continue the daily life cycle by himself/herself. Accordingly, the physiotherapist aims to strengthen  the patient’s eating and drinking, bathing, dressing, fine and rough motor skills of the hand.

Implements and Apparatus Used During In-Home Physiotherapy Sessions

• Hot back
• Cold back
• Mobile ultrasound
• TENS applications
• Manual applications
• Elevations
• Exercise equipment (weights, bands, etc.)

In-Home Physiotherapy Prices

In-Home Physical Therapy Prices may vary depending on the patient’s condition, the number of sessions and the duration of treatment. Following the evaluation by a physician, the patient is forwarded to the physiotherapist. The physiotherapist applies the treatment prescribed by the physician to the patient with the support of mobile device, ftr devices and by means of manual therapy. When all sessions are completed, the patient is reassessed and further therapy is recommended if necessary.