Choosing where to receive physical therapy can affect how easily treatment fits into a patient's routine and how patients approach their care. In home physical therapy provides an alternative to traveling to an outpatient clinic by bringing care directly to the patient's home. This approach can be convenient for people who have difficulty traveling because of an injury, surgery, chronic condition, or mobility concern.

It also provides an opportunity to receive private, one-on-one care focused on the patient's condition, physical function, and treatment goals. Patients can discuss their concerns with a physical therapist, complete assessments, and work through an individualized plan of care during their sessions. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, 86% of patients who have undergone physical therapy reported finding it helpful.

1. Convenient Physical Therapy

Skip the Trip

In home physical therapy eliminates the need to travel to an outpatient clinic for treatment. Patients can receive care in their own homes rather than arranging transportation or making time for a trip to and from an appointment. This can provide a convenient option for people whose physical condition makes traveling more difficult.

Access Same-Day Appointments

Same-day appointment availability provides another option for patients looking to schedule physical therapy. Patients may be able to arrange an in home physical therapy session when same-day availability permits. Appointments are available in 60- or 90-minute formats based on the patient's treatment needs.

Receive Care At Home

In home physical therapy allows treatment to take place where the patient lives. This can be particularly useful for people recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or experiencing limited mobility. Receiving care at home removes the need to travel to a separate treatment location while allowing the patient to receive dedicated physical therapy services.

2. Personalized Physical Therapy

Build Personalized Treatment Plans

Physical therapy can be tailored to each patient's condition, needs, and goals. Care begins with a detailed physical examination, objective and functional testing, and an assessment of the patient's condition. The therapist then discusses a comprehensive plan of care designed around short- and long-term goals.

Receive One-On-One Care

In home physical therapy provides private, one-on-one sessions focused on the individual receiving care. Instead of sharing a treatment environment with other patients, the appointment is dedicated to the patient's condition, needs, and physical therapy goals. This format provides time for assessment, hands-on treatment, questions, and discussion related to the patient's physical therapy plan.

Patients can work directly with their physical therapist throughout the session while receiving care tailored to their current needs. The one-on-one format also allows the appointment to focus on the areas identified during the patient's assessment and evaluation.

Discuss Your Treatment

Direct communication is an important part of individualized physical therapy. Patients can discuss their condition, ask questions, and learn more about their care during their sessions. Having dedicated time with a physical therapist can help patients understand the purpose of their treatment and the goals outlined in their plan of care.

Patients can also discuss concerns related to their physical function and the areas being addressed through therapy. Clear communication throughout the session provides an opportunity to review the patient's care and better understand the treatment approach being used.

3. Supportive Ongoing Treatment

Use Custom Home Exercises

Custom home exercise programs can complement in home physical therapy sessions. These programs provide patients with exercises tailored to their individual needs and can give them structured activities to work on between appointments. Depending on the patient's goals, exercises may address mobility, strength, flexibility, balance, or physical function.

Address Long-Term Goals

Physical therapy plans can address immediate concerns and longer-term goals. Assessments and functional testing provide information about the patient's current condition, while the plan of care establishes areas to address through treatment. Custom home exercises can also support continued work toward those goals between sessions.

Continue Wellness Work

Physical therapy can also be complemented by wellness and fitness services. Available options include mobility and flexibility training, injury prevention programs, personal training, strength and conditioning, Pilates-based rehabilitation, and yoga for rehabilitation and wellness. These services provide additional options for addressing physical function and wellness goals.

4. Accessible Physical Therapy

Support Limited Mobility

Travel can be challenging for people dealing with limited mobility, recovering from surgery, or managing conditions that affect movement. In home physical therapy provides an alternative by bringing treatment directly to the patient. This allows individuals to receive physical therapy without making a separate trip to an outpatient clinic.

Address Different Conditions

In home physical therapy can address a wide range of conditions and rehabilitation needs. Services include orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological physical therapy, geriatric physical therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, chronic pain management, pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy, pediatric physical therapy, and workers' compensation and injury recovery. Treatment can also address conditions such as arthritis, back pain, knee pain, sciatica, shoulder injuries, Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, golf-related injuries, and balance disorders.

Work Toward Function

Physical therapy can focus on physical limitations caused by an injury, condition, or recovery period. Depending on the patient's needs, treatment may address mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, or other aspects of physical function. A detailed assessment helps identify areas to address as part of the patient's individualized plan of care.

5. Specialized Physical Therapy

Explore Golf Performance

Golfers have access to specialized golf fitness and performance services in addition to physical therapy. Golf-related offerings include golf injury rehabilitation and prevention, golf performance training, golf-specific strength and power development, mobility and stability training, and return-to-golf services following an injury. These services can address physical aspects of golf activity while supporting individual performance goals.

Assess Your Golf Swing

A golf swing assessment can evaluate movement patterns relevant to golf performance. Golf-specific services can also incorporate mobility, stability, strength, and power training based on the golfer's individual needs. These options provide ways to address physical factors relevant to golf activity.

Support Injury Recovery

Return-to-play protocols and sports injury rehabilitation are available for people working toward a return to physical activity. Treatment can address physical requirements of recovery while considering the individual's goals and current level of function. These services can be incorporated into a broader physical therapy plan based on the patient's needs.

6. Flexible Physical Therapy

Choose Session Length

In home physical therapy is available in 60- or 90-minute sessions. Different session lengths provide options for addressing treatment needs within the available appointment formats. Patients can discuss the appropriate approach with their physical therapist based on their condition and goals.

Consider Packaged Sessions

Packaged sessions are available as a payment option for patients planning to receive multiple treatments. Package discounts provide another option for patients who anticipate continuing with physical therapy over multiple appointments. Patients can review available options when discussing their care.

Review Payment Details

The practice does not accept insurance directly. Patients receive a Super Bill that they can submit to their insurance company for potential reimbursement. Patients should contact their insurance provider to determine whether their individual plan provides coverage or reimbursement for physical therapy services.

Choosing in home physical therapy can offer a convenient alternative to traveling to an outpatient clinic while providing private, one-on-one care. Patients can receive detailed examinations, functional testing, individualized care plans, custom home exercise programs, and hands-on treatment in their own homes. With 60- and 90-minute sessions, same-day appointment availability, specialized rehabilitation, and wellness and fitness services, learn more about how Onofray Physical Therapy can support your physical therapy and wellness goals.