When your loved one is going to physical therapy after an injury or surgery, support shouldn’t end when they come home from their appointment. Physical therapy works best when the individual continues their exercises, stretches, and other treatments at home. This article will discuss how in-home care support can make a major difference in recovery outcomes.
Physical Therapy Continues at Home
Many physical therapists will help clients create at-home regimens. These may include daily or weekly exercises, morning stretches, and more. These regimens can also include ways to make daily tasks easier on their bodies, such as different ways to rise out of bed, or recommendations for how to lift or carry things. When individuals follow through with these at-home plans, their recovery outcomes are generally more positive than those who don’t. The prescribed regimens can be for clients during their PT, as well as in the months after.
In-Home Support and Physical Therapy
Caregivers should encourage their loved ones to maintain their treatment at home. This can include providing assistance and support during exercise at home. Try to help them maintain a consistent time to do their exercises. Some regimens will even suggest certain stretches for mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
Professional In-Home Care Support
If your loved one is doing physical therapy because of an injury, disability, or surgery recovery, they may need help beyond what their PT can provide. In-Home care assistance through a Home Health Aide can make up the difference in that care. A Home Health Aide can assist your loved one with daily care needs such as meal preparation, hygiene care, and even traveling to their Physical Therapy appointments. HHAs can also assist your loved one with their at-home PT regimens. This can help improve their adherence to the plan set by their therapist.
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