There are many components to the healing process from a traumatic injury. Whether surgery is necessary or not, physical therapy is often the solution to long term success. Although the work completed in each session plays a huge role, what a patient does at home is equally as important.
Some patients are not used to maneuvering the correct way. A common mistake is trying to default to the way they would move prior to incurring their injury, making a bad situation even worse. Educating your patients on the correct movements will prevent both setbacks and additional pain.
Providing your patient with at-home exercises is crucial. When a patient begins to feel pain, providing exercises assuaging this pain will help reduce body tension and increase their comfort. If you instruct your patient on the correct movements for their needs, they will be less apt to seek out exercises from non-credible sources. By giving your patient some at-home exercises, they can also continue the physical therapy process in between sessions as well as help them build exercise habits promoting a lifetime of good health.
Remember, an important part of your patient’s longevity and happiness is tied to the success of their physical therapy. By providing them personal control over their journey with at-home exercises, you are increasing the likelihood of compliance as they begin to see results. The personalized attention from their in-person sessions in conjunction to a personalized exercise regimen will provide optimal results.
Is your practice in need of additional referrals? We specialize in making your phone ring and getting you new evals each month. Give us a call or email us for more information on how to become a partner on the Physical Therapist Finder website.
Is your practice in need of additional referrals? We specialize in making your phone ring and getting you new evals each month. Give us a call or email us for more information on how to become a partner on the Physical Therapist Finder website.
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