You may require home healthcare physical therapy for a variety of reasons, including: Your condition is acute or severe and leaving the home presents a health risk; Your functional mobility is limited and you cannot travel to therapy; You lack adequate transportation or access to transportation to get to your physical therapy; You simply desire a private PT session in your home. For most insurance plans, physical therapy in your home will be a covered service.

In general, if you have any problem that results in a loss of functional mobility, you may benefit from working with a Rehab Oasis physical therapist. And if you are having difficulty leaving your house, a Rehab Oasis Physical Therapist can come to your home. Conditions that may require home healthcare physical therapy may include: Post-surgical conditions like a total hip or total knee replacement Stroke Parkinson's disease Multiple sclerosis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) After a cardiac event like a heart attack After trauma such as fracture If you have a problem that keeps you from moving normally and if it is burdensome to leave your home for therapy treatment, you may benefit from having your rehab in your home.

Many people wonder if home-care physical therapy is effective. Why? Because many believe that you need expensive, heavy equipment and exercise tools to engage in an effective rehab program. This is not necessarily true. Your Rehab Oasis home healthcare physical therapist is trained to utilize available resources to maximize your rehab experience. He or she can also bring light equipment to your home to ensure you get the most out of your physical therapy.