Home health services
At home, the patient practices on the same stairs and bathroom step they have to manage every day. Our physical therapists start by finding out what the patient needs to do safely again, then build exercises and training around that.
What's included
- Assessment of rehab needsStrength, range of motion, balance, and how the patient moves around the home.
- Range of motion exercisesExercises to loosen stiff joints and keep them moving.
- Gait trainingPractice walking safely, with a walker or cane if one is needed.
- Ultrasound and heat treatmentUsed where the therapy plan calls for it to ease pain and stiffness.
How it goes
Evaluation
The therapist sees how the patient moves at home and sets goals with them and the family.
Therapy visits
Exercises and training at each visit, with a short home program to do in between.
Progress checks
Goals are reviewed along the way and the doctor is kept informed.
It starts with a doctor's order
Home health care starts with an order from the patient's doctor. If you don't have one yet, call us and we'll explain how to ask for it.
Practice between visits
The exercises between visits are a big part of getting better. It helps when a family member learns the routine and can do it with the patient.