With an ever growing abundance of outpatient physical therapy clinics cropping up around every city, making access to physical therapy services easier than ever, you may be wondering why you would consider mobile services. I acknowledge that the temptation to hop in your car and drive 5 minutes down the street is appealing, but honestly the convenience does not outweigh the quality of care offered at these clinics.
These busy clinics rely on seeing hundreds of clients a day, contributing to an atmosphere of rushed appointments, busy clinics, inflexible scheduling, less personalized treatments, and care often taken over by assistants or aids. Let me explain some reasons why you should consider mobile physical therapy:
1) Personalized Care
When you receive physical therapy in your home, you are the sole focus of the therapist. You will be seen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy for every visit, not just in the initial evaluation and progress notes which allows for consistency and individualized treatment plans. By working with you in your home, the therapist is also able to customize their treatment plan to address challenges that you face every day.
2) Less travel and Wait Time
You no longer will need to factor in the time required to get to and from your appointment. No more time spent finding parking, battling lunch time or rush hour traffic, sitting in a crowded waiting room, waiting on busy clinicians... you get the idea! With mobile therapy, the therapist comes to your home at a time that is convenient for you.
3) Privacy
Receive treatment and exercise in the privacy of your home. Open, honest communication with your therapist is integral for successful healing; enjoy the ability to talk openly about any concerns you may be experiencing - no matter how big or small!
4) Cost Effective
By working outside of the confines of insurance, you will not have to worry about co-pays, meeting deductibles, or be responsible for undisclosed fees. Due to the personalized nature of mobile PT, clients often get better in fewer visits than at traditional clinics. Additionally, without the overhead required for billing insurance, cash based services are provided at a significant discount and depending on your coverage, can often cost you less overall!
5) Less Documenting, More Attention on YOU
Without the documentation that insurance requires, your therapist is able to spend more time face to face with you and less time behind a laptop.
The value of mobile physical therapy cannot be overstated. But - it is your health and ultimately your decision who you put your trust in to help you achieve your goals. If you're ready to experience truly individualized, patient-centered care consider choosing a mobile physical therapy practice.
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