What is Virtual Physiotherapy?

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While our clinic is temporarily closed due to isolation safety protocols for COVID-19, Embody Health Centre is offering virtual Physiotherapy assessments and follow-ups. Virtual sessions are a great way to discuss and address any new or recurring injuries you may have. Virtual Physiotherapy sessions allow us to remotely address your symptoms, whether it’s through a video chat, or phone call. Physiotherapists are well suited for virtual care with expertise and focus on movement and exercise quality.

Benefits of virtual Physiotherapy sessions include: virtual face-to-face communication with a Physiotherapist to address your symptoms and any questions you may have, real-time guidance and demonstration of exercises, regular check ins to achieve your therapy goals, and improves timeliness of care with convenient appointment times. Virtual care sessions are safe and protect your privacy, and most insurance companies cover these telehealth sessions.

What does a virtual Physiotherapy assessment look like?

  • The Physiotherapist will start by obtaining a subjective history, by asking you relevant questions pertaining to your symptoms and past medical history.

  • An evaluation of your mobility and functional restrictions to aid in determining the source of your pain and/or limitations.

  • Education will be given on the source of your pain, ways to reduce your discomfort, and how to avoid further pain.

  • An individualized treatment plan specific to your goals will be set up.

  • Recommendations and demonstrations of exercises to be performed at home to aid in recovery.

  • Provided with an e-mail copy of your home exercise program, with pictures and instructions.

What does a Virtual Physiotherapy follow-up look like?

  • A discussion on your current progress, such as current pain levels, any limitations in movement or functional activities.

  • A review of your home exercise program.

  • Progressing and adding in additional exercises to aid in recovery.

  • Education on ways to reduce pain, lifestyle modifications, and addressing any questions or concerns.

How does Virtual Physiotherapy work?

Step 1: Book an appointment with our Physiotherapists, Jessica or Anita, by clicking this link, or by emailing us at embodycentre@gmail.com. If you prefer to book by e-mail, please let us know what time of day, or day of the week works best for you.

Step 2: You will be sent an email prior to your appointment with a reminder of the appointment, and a link to click to start your virtual chat. New clients to the clinic will also receive a medical intake form to fill out and submit online, please complete before your scheduled appointment. Assessments and follow-ups through video chat will require a computer/laptop, smart phone or tablet with a webcam and microphone.

Step 3: Meeting with the Physiotherapist, please click the link in your email to start the video chat.

Step 4: As discussed with your Physiotherapist at the initial assessment, follow-up treatments are also available virtually until the clinic is able to safely open up.

If you have any further questions or concerns in regards to virtual physiotherapy sessions, please email us at embodycentre@gmail.com.

If you are ready to book a virtual physiotherapy session with Jessica or Anita, please click here.