Post-surgery, post-injury or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, there are many reasons you might need physical or occupational therapy. However, sometimes a patient may be physically unable to leave the house. Fortunately, Angel Home Healthcare is state-licensed therapy provider that, specializes in bringing in-home services and more to the patients we serve.
Let’s take a tour through all the physical, occupational, and speech therapy services Angel Home Healthcare offers, and what your in-home visit might entail.
Home-Based Physical Therapy
For those who are homebound for one reason or another, in-home physical therapy is the only way they can repair, renew and get their mobility back.
Physical therapy is only prescribed when it’s necessary, and usually takes place at a clinic or other medical center.
However, even if you are homebound, the individual care you get in an in-home setting may be the key to getting you moving again. More one-on-one trainer time and a closer relationship with your caregiver are just two of the bonuses with in-home visits. While they certainly make your recovery easier, they can also improve your recovery time with that specialized care.
What Goes on During In-Home Physical Therapy?
Your appointment will consist of a series of stretches and exercises, targeted mobility and function treatments, and help acclimating to new mobility devices. You’ll start slow and warm up at a healthy pace, addressing your specific needs, in a treatment plan created especially for you and set in your own home.
What Makes In-Home Physical Therapy a Great Choice?
Physical therapy can be demanding, and only more stressful when you’ve got an audience. While the truth is that everyone at the hospital or clinic is focusing on their own recovery, it can be hard to remember that when you’re working hard.
Being at home provides you with the opportunity for more specialized care, but you may also find it easier to concentrate in a more familiar setting. This can lead to a safer, more comfortable experience that encourages healing.
Home-Based Occupational Therapy
During your occupational therapy, you’ll need to focus on overcoming problems with mobility and coordination. The goal is to get you mobile and confident again, working with the strengths you have, in a physician-prescribed treatment program that offers a full range of therapeutic options and expert guidance.
How is Home-Based Occupational Therapy different than Medical Clinic?
Your occupational therapy visit will take place in the comfort of your home, where you can be alone with your therapist without the pressure of having other patients and caregivers working in your area. With an in-home appointment, you’ll have access to personalized care you can’t really expect at the hospital or clinic, where lots of patients are working hard.
What Makes In-Home Occupational Therapy the Better Choice?
The reasons you may be prescribed occupational therapy can vary widely, from sensory processing issues and behavioral disorders to rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic pain.
Sports injuries and broken bones are another area that you can imagine might benefit from personalized in-home care. Stroke recovery, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological issues may also bring us to you.
In each case, your comfort as you do your work will translate directly into the results you see, so keeping you in a comfortable setting helps your therapist do the job. For some, this therapy will be happening during a personal low, and the last thing we want to do may be to leave the house and work out in front of strangers.
Connecting you one-on-one with your provider, your in-home visit can set you up for success.
Home-Based Speech Therapy
Speech therapy can be useful at any age. When you suffer severe brain trauma, for example, or if you suffer from certain illnesses, it becomes much harder to communicate your needs to your loved ones and caretakers.
This can be emotional for everyone involved, which is one of the main reasons Angel Home Healthcare offers in-home speech therapy. The privacy alone, during your session, can have great benefits as you learn to trust your therapist and find comfort and confidence in regaining your own voice.
If your injuries, illness or physical state preclude a visit to a clinic or facility for your speech therapy, in-home visits may be the only way you get help. Angel Home Healthcare provides assessments and evaluations of the neurological disorders that can interrupt communication, then works in tandem with your primary care physician to determine the best program for you.
Why is At-Home Speech Therapy Unique?
Home-based speech therapy feels safer, offers more one-on-one and daily-life assistance. A less obvious benefit? With in-home therapist visits, you can focus on the treatment itself rather than the preparation and process of leaving the house and returning, which can wipe some of patients out for the day.
Why Opt for Home Healthcare Over Off-Site Speech Therapy?
When a patient is trying to put the pieces back together after an accident or illness, anything that allows you to focus on recovery is useful. The less prep time and negotiation with the outer world, the more energy you’ll have to get better and find new ways to communicate. You can find ways to avoid your natural shyness about practicing with your speech therapist when you’re not out in public.
Angel Home Healthcare for Home-Based Therapy
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy don’t have to be a hassle. These are just some of the services at the heart of our practice at Angel Home Healthcare. We take pride in our work, and we’ll be delighted to show you why. If you or a loved one would benefit from our personalized, in-home care, please reach out today with any questions.