Domiciliary Home Physiotherapy

Physical Therapy Services in the
Comfort of a Patient’s Home

A domiciliary physiotherapist provides physical therapy services in the comfort of a patient’s home, offering a range of benefits and treatments tailored to individuals who may find it challenging to attend a clinic.

The process may involve:

Assessment

A full evaluation of mobility, strength, posture, and pain issues is carried out. This may involve assessing the home environment for potential hazards or adaptations to improve functionality.

Personalised Treatment Plans

Creating an individualised therapy programme based on the patient’s condition, goals, and lifestyle will be the aim of the session. Home programmes can continue independently or with family supervision.

Rehabilitation

Post specific injury, Support post-operatively after surgeries, injuries, or illnesses like joint replacement, fractures, post-falls can aid recovery quickly and promote independence.

Pain Management

Physiotherapy techniques such as manual therapy, massage, or mobilisation can be used to relieve pain. Providing exercises to strengthen muscles and promoting movement can reduce chronic pain issues such as arthritis and back pain.

Mobility and Independence Training

Research suggests that improving balance, coordination, and gait can help to prevent falls.

Training patients in the use of assistive devices like walkers, sticks or frames can help get patients back on their feet.

Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Under the guidance of a physiotherapist, breathing exercises for respiratory conditions like COPD or post-COVID recovery can help sputum clearance and regulate breathlessness.

Cardiovascular strengthening exercises improves the aerobic ability in all patients particularly post- heart surgery.

Postural and Ergonomic Advice

Looking at how clients approach tasks at home with proper postures for daily activities can really help confidence and independence. As part of the assessment, ergonomic solutions for seating, sleeping, or working in the home can be recommended.

Often it is useful to have family members present at the session help aid recalling exercises and compliance with home programmes.