Telehealth Physical Therapy is a PT service that is provided over a technology platform, rather than in-person. Telehealth PT is a great way to access therapy services when you are homebound, have a strict schedule, are far from your clinician of choice, or as an extension to your in-clinic care.
Common use cases include:
- Orthopedic issues
- Post-discharge checkups
- Quick screens
- Advanced intake of subjective history
- Adding wellness and preventative services to daily PT practices
- Consulting with other practitioners (McKenzie screens, CrossFit instructors, personal trainers, etc.)
- Post-surgical monitoring and rehabilitation
During a Telehealth Evaluation, your therapist will:
- Walk you through a medical interview discussing your medical history and chief complaint.
- Screen for RED FLAGS, reasons why Telehealth may not be a suitable course of action for you. If RED FLAGS are present, your therapist will refer you to the appropriate provider and assist you in obtaining that appointment.
- Perform a movement-based assessment, analyzing movement patterns and relating them to your symptoms, allowing your therapist to create a treatment plan personalized to you.
Telehealth Treatments consist of:
- Education to help the patient/client understand their diagnosis and what steps they should take to improve their function
- Therapeutic Exercises are prescribed to address areas in need based on the patient’s symptoms and movement assessment
- Optional in-clinic care for manual therapy, if appropriate
What does the RESEARCH say?
American Physical Therapy Association
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy