Phone: 506.215.2225
Phone: 506.215.2225
TELE-REHAB... LETS CALL IT... 'VIDEO PHYSIO'
WHAT IS TELE-REHAB?
Tele-rehab is a one-on-one appointment with your Physiotherapist that is conducted over the phone or online through a video chat. You can think of it like using FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom to connect with a friend that you aren't currently able to visit. Lets call it... 'Video Physio!'
So instead of just getting on video chat to catch up with a family member or friend, you are now getting on video chat to connect directly with your Physiotherapist.
HOW WOULD THIS BENEFIT ME?
Through video consultation, you can explain to your Physiotherapist what you are feeling and show them where you are feeling it. Your Physiotherapist will ask you further questions to properly identify the issue or pain that you are dealing with.
Over video chat, your Physiotherapist will get you to demonstrate simple movements of your body, specific to where you may be feeling the pain (like moving your back, shoulder, neck, leg, foot, etc.). This will give useful information so your Physiotherapist can diagnose the issue and begin to help you understand what you need to do.
BUT HOW CAN YOU DO PHYSIOTHERAPY WITHOUT PHYSICALLY BEING IN THE SAME PLACE?
Although there are many valuable hands-on techniques that your Physiotherapist may normally use to aid in your rehabilitation, physiotherapy is much more than just hands-on treatment.
In reality, the most important components of good physiotherapy are comprised not so much of hands-on techniques, but of techniques that help to educate and empower the client.
WHAT IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN I STILL BENEFIT FROM?
YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM:
- Having a supportive relationship and good communication with your Physiotherapist (who can I ask questions to?)
- Receiving ongoing education on the issue you are dealing with (what am I experiencing, what can we do about it?)
- Understanding the nature of the issue (why did this happen, will it get better?)
- Learning appropriate movements or strategies that may help to reduce pain/symptoms and re-train the body (what can I do to feel better, how can I move to feel better?)
- Establishing a progressive exercise/rehab program developed and guided by your Physiotherapist, tailored specifically to your individual needs, to get you moving and feeling better (what can I do to overcome this issue, what can I do to prevent it from coming back?)
SO WHAT DO I NEED FOR TELE-REHAB?
You will need a computer, tablet or a smartphone that has a microphone & webcam, an email address, and access to Wi-Fi or an internet connection.
You should locate yourself in a private area that is free of potential interruptions and disruptions. The area should be quiet and have appropriate lighting so that you can be seen and heard by your Physiotherapist.
Our Tele-Rehab at KS Physio is conducted directly through our Jane Clinic booking and charting software. It is a secure service and easy to use. Once you have booked an appointment you should immediately receive a confirmation email. On the day of your scheduled appointment, you will be emailed a link that will take you directly to you video session where you can wait for your Physiotherapist to join - it's as easy as that!
Could you benefit from tele-rehab? IF so, book today!
Booking is available online, it's simple and easy to use!
