Physiotherapy at Home

Physiotherapy is a healing method focused on mobility. Home Physiotherapists help patients in their own home setting to regain mobility, as far as possible. They assess, diagnose and treat disabilities. From back pain, neck pain and knee pain to Parkinson’s, Stroke Paralysis and post operative physiotherapy, our physiotherapists can heal both chronic and acute problems at home.

• Post-operative physiotherapy at home after surgery like hip or knee replacement
• Those with fall and balance problems
• Those needing Neuro Rehab after stroke, Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
• Elderly people who would like to have a family member around
• Pregnant / Expecting moms who cannot step out regularly, without a family member

ReLiva home visit physiotherapists heal patients in the comfort of their homes. They assess, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan which varies depending on the patient’s needs. A physiotherapy session is usually around 20-45 minutes, depending on the criticality of the problem. ReLiva physiotherapist will bring specialized equipment to facilitate your recovery. They will design exercise programs around what you have at home.

Physiotherapists use exercise therapy to strengthen the muscles of patients and ensure muscle function is at an optimal level. Physiotherapy exercises have been medically proven to be one of the most effective ways to prevent and reduce pain. Many of the problems and challenges of ageing are better managed in your own home environment, where the home physio can see the problems on the spot. Similarly, after surgeries like joint replacement, ReLiva home physio programs start as soon as you reach back home from the hospital. The focus is to reduce pain and odoema as much as possible, along with retraining the muscles to gain strength and speeding up your recovery.

Physiotherapy sessions are designed to help the patient recover faster whether it is a one-time injury or a chronic illness. Here are a few tips to ensure you make the most of your session

• Wear comfortable clothing. Ensure you do not wear clothing which impedes your movement as your physiotherapist will need to evaluate your joint stability and movement
• Speak to your physiotherapist on what exactly are your areas of pain and what level of function you would like to achieve through your sessions
• Provide your physiotherapist with information such as how the pain started, what is the nature of pain and for how long you have been facing the problem
• Select a spacious and good spot in your house, which is well ventilated, well lit, and free from any clutter, as the physiotherapist might bring some small exercise equipment for your session.

There are several factors that determine physiotherapy cost like the duration of the session, the criticality of the problem, and the type of physiotherapy offered.

Physiotherapy charges also vary from city to city. Usually, the price ranges anywhere from 450 to 2500 INR. Physiotherapy at home charges also varies from the charges sought at hospitals and clinics.

In fact, physiotherapy at home has been found to provide a good value for money compared to getting hospitalized for physical therapy.