Sound Balance Solutions PT offers tele-health solutions for new and established patients. We use a HIPPA-compliant platform to connect with you at home or in the office. Call to see if this approach is right for your condition.
Tele-health services are covered under Medicare Part B. For those with private insurance, check with your insurance provider to determine coverage.
Below are 6 reasons to consider Telehealth PT:
1. Accessibility.
Telehealth can help you either get connected with a physical therapist or stay connected with your physical therapist. Telehealth also may make it possible for you to work with a physical therapist who has experience treating people with your condition or a specialist, who may not be near you.
2. Home safety.
If falling is a concern, a telehealth appointment with your physical therapist is an opportunity to identify specific ways to improve your home’s safety. They also can discuss what you should do if you fall.
3. Personalized care.
During a private telehealth visit, you will work one-on-one with your physical therapist without distractions. You also can involve family members or caregivers in your appointment, if you like.
4. Success rates.
Patients who take part in telehealth physical therapy are more likely to stick to their home exercise programs. Your physical therapist can provide you with a safe and effective exercise program to do at home based on your specific needs and goals. Sticking to your prescribed exercise program is a vital part of your long-term health.
5. Time savings.
There’s no waiting room. And after your telehealth appointment, you can quickly get back to what you were doing at home or work without having to spend time on the road.
6. Transportation and other needs.
No need to drive! A telehealth appointment reduces the burden of traveling to appointments. Telehealth also works well for:
- Parents with a child at home.
- Caregivers who are concerned about the physical demands of transporting their loved ones.
- Those who don’t have easy access to personal or public transportation.
The majority of patients who have used telehealth physical therapy were satisfied with their experience and would do it again. Patients expressed feeling connected and supported by their telehealth physical therapist. Having this support at home while going through a rehab program is valuable. Studies show that, for certain health conditions, telehealth physical therapy can result in equal or better outcomes.
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