Physical Therapy at Home

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Physical Therapy at Home

The fact that patients requiring physiotherapy and rehabilitation can receive services at home has always been the most important factor in their recovery. Our experienced team is freely available for physical therapy and rehabilitation of patients with movement disorders in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

What is home physical therapy?

Physical therapy services provided by physical therapists who are experts in the field are called home for patients who have difficulty going to clinics and hospitals within TRNC. This service is typically provided to the disabled, paralyzed or critically ill and aims to make life easier for patients and their families. Physiotherapy at home, which accelerates the recovery process in stable patients and provides experience to those caring for them, should be performed under the supervision of a specialist physician. This is very important, especially in terms of regaining lost physical abilities in the patient.

How to do physiotherapy at home?

During the first phase of home physical therapy, patients undergo an extensive evaluation process by a professional physical therapist. Programs are created for patient needs and targeted treatment. The process of this program is done under the supervision of a doctor. The treatment process varies from patient to patient, but typically includes a one-hour session. Holistic treatment programs such as manual therapy, electrotherapy, taping, dry needling and cupping therapy are applied according to the program set by the physiotherapist.

Home physiotherapy planned for traumatic hip surgery patients and home physiotherapy for patients incapacitated by paralysis are not equally eligible. For this reason, we can say that the service in question is specially planned for that person. During the creation of your physical therapy protocol, a medical professional will guide you through the process. Many processes such as high and low temperature applications, power, and vacuum are performed with suitable devices and systems in this area. Another example; home physical therapy for patients with lumbar disc herniation is done to strengthen the muscles around the lower back and relieve muscle spasm in painful areas. Home physical therapy for patients with osteoarthritis (calcification) includes an exercise program applied to the leg muscles without loading the knee.

In summary; the primary goal of home physiotherapy is to help the patient regain mobility. This service, which requires the ability to exercise independently, can also be offered to the patient’s family members at the same time.

What methods are used in home physical therapy

Home physical therapy services are planned according to the patient’s general condition and current health problems. It is very advantageous in that it does not affect the life support of the patient and can be administered without fatigue.

The methods used in the processing process are:

• Cold and hot applications
• Manipulative therapy
• Banding
• Exercise
• Hydrotherapy
• Ultrasound
• Magnetic therapy
• Laser treatment
• Tekar therapy

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What are the benefits of physical therapy at home?

Home physiotherapy services that make the treatment process easier and more convenient for patients and eliminate loss of function have many advantages.
• Patients feel more comfortable in the home environment.
• No risk of patient infection if sterilization and hygiene regulations are observed.
• This is a process led by a physiotherapist and a physiotherapist who is an expert in the field.
• Sessions are short and solution oriented.
• A convenient service for patients who find it difficult to get to hospitals and clinics.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction because it is not tedious and tiring.
• It has the advantage of being a service that combines different treatment modalities.

Who is home physical therapy for?

Home physical therapy is a service for a wide range of patients. Especially suitable for patients requiring neurological rehabilitation such as stroke, ALS, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis.
ligament and muscle injuries (especially anterior cruciate ligament injuries or muscle tears),
After hip and knee replacement surgery,
• complaints about muscle weakness and difficulty walking;
• The need for orthopedic rehabilitation such as heel spur, meniscal and plantar problems
respiratory therapy,
spinal cord injury,
• Many areas are included in the scope of treatment, such as fracture rehabilitation. Appropriate treatment protocols are developed and successfully implemented for all patients who find it difficult to leave their homes to receive physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. Physiotherapists who are experts in this field also provide home physiotherapy services for problems such as neck fractures and lumbar disc herniations.

How to plan physical therapy at home?

Planned by a physical therapist experienced in this field, home physical therapy is designed to minimize the patient’s current discomfort and eliminate loss of function. During the course of treatment, the patient’s age, general body structure, personal and professional life, posture and genetic predisposition, emotional connection of muscles are determined. After this decision process, an individual treatment program will be created.

How many home physical therapy sessions are needed?

Although there are individual differences, the average treatment time is about 1 hour. Many factors are decisive, such as the patient’s physical condition, illness, age, and physical abilities. Depending on the patient, he may prefer a program of 3 or 4 sessions per week.

What is dry needle treatment (IMS) in home physical therapy?

Dry needle therapy, a non-drug pain management method, is used for skeletal and muscle pain. Preferred needles do not contain solvents or drug properties for this procedure, which can be used in some patients in combination with various therapies. Therefore, there is no risk of patients experiencing allergic reactions or side effects.

In particular, dry needle application to muscle bundles in areas where pain is detected minimizes neck, back, headache, lumbar herniation, shoulder pain, muscle spasms, hip, knee, and heel pain. After applying a needle similar to acupuncture to a point, the chest spasm problem of dry needle treatment with waiting time is solved, and the patient regains the comfort of daily life.