Physical therapy helps eligible patients improve or maintain movement, strength, balance, endurance, and functional mobility in the environment where daily activities actually occur.
At-Home Health physical therapists evaluate mobility challenges and develop an individualized treatment approach based on the provider-directed plan of care and the patient’s functional goals.
How This Service May Help
- Improve strength and endurance
- Address balance and fall risk
- Practice safer walking and transfers
- Improve bed mobility and movement within the home
- Provide gait training
- Teach appropriate exercises and movement strategies
- Evaluate the safe use of walkers, canes, or other mobility devices
- Educate patients and caregivers about safer mobility
Who May Benefit
Physical therapy may be appropriate for eligible patients in situations such as these.
- Recovery after a hospital stay or surgery
- Recovery after an illness or injury
- After a fall
- A decline in strength or mobility
- A need for skilled therapy to maintain function or reduce further deterioration when clinically appropriate
Services depend on eligibility, medical necessity, provider orders when applicable, coverage requirements, staffing availability, and the individualized plan of care.
Coordinated Around the Plan of Care
The physical therapist communicates progress and concerns to the ordering provider and coordinates with nursing, occupational therapy, and other involved disciplines. Visit frequency and duration are determined by clinical need, provider orders, eligibility, and the plan of care.
Ask About Home Health Services
Call At-Home Health to discuss the patient’s needs, referral status, and possible next steps. Services depend on eligibility, provider orders, clinical need, coverage requirements, staffing availability, and the individualized plan of care.
For medical emergencies, call 911.