Why use telehealth in your
physical therapy practice?

Did you know that nearly 20% of physical therapy patients stop treatment within the first three visits? A full 70% never complete their care plan at all. That can add up to hundreds of thousands in lost revenue each year—not to mention the impact on health outcomes. While the reasons are complex, one issue can be addressed quite easily: Convenience.

 

 

 

Even beyond keeping individuals safe during a pandemic, offering physical therapy (PT) via telehealth has many benefits for both PTs and their patients. First and foremost is convenience.

Having the ability to provide virtual PT to patients in the comfort of their homes, on the road, or at work helps increase convenience for patients and their families. For those who live in rural areas or communities that lack a physical therapy provider, having access to virtual sessions can help them get the care they need without having to travel long distances.

The average physical therapy clinic sees up to 200 patients each week. ¹

Telehealth is also a great way to promote care plan adherence through a hybrid model. After the patient’s first in-person visit, future sessions can be done virtually. This added convenience makes it easier for patients to stick with their program without having to drive to the practice. And as we know, the best outcomes are achieved when patients complete their entire program. 

For patients who have unique needs, physical limitations, or privacy concerns, remote PT increases their access to therapists who specialize in their particular situation. In other words, being able to offer virtual PT via telehealth helps patients get the appropriate care they need when and where they need it. The result is improved outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

What is Telemedicine for Physical Therapy?

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Improves convenience as appointments can be scheduled when it’s most convenient for the patient. 

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Removes barriers for those without access to reliable transportation.

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Expands access to individuals living in communities without a physical health provider.

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Provides greater privacy for patients.

What are the benefits of remote physical therapy for your practice? 

Leveraging telehealth to provide virtual physical therapy has numerous financial benefits for practices. 

 

Reduce patient no-shows, late arrivals, and cancellations. Vidyo’s telehealth physical therapy services allow your organization to create customized reminders for your patients, helping to reduce missed appointments. Also, thanks to telemedicine, patients don’t need to worry about travel because they can join from the comfort of their homes.

 

See more patients without adding staff or overhead. Staff can now see more patients in less time with virtual calls. Telehealth therapy can improve staff productivity with less travel, provide easy access to patient records and transcripts, and eliminate miscommunication. Staff can also save time by conducting initial screenings through video.

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Enhance patient satisfaction with flexible services. Offering telehealth therapy services are a crucial advantage when recruiting new clients. Patients can choose a provider based on their expertise and not worry about geographic barriers, serving people who can’t travel to your facility. Similarly, some patients are more comfortable speaking to a therapist from the comfort of their home, and now you can offer them that choice.

 

Improve patient outcomes. Telehealth therapy increases the likelihood patients will complete the treatment plan, thereby improving outcomes. With the option to collaborate between behavioral health therapists, patients, and families, everyone has a clear understanding of the patient’s treatment plan.

Why Choose VidyoHealth?

Physical therapy is highly interactive. When conducting a remote PT session, therapists need the ability to demonstrate movements and then closely observe and monitor the patient’s progress. This requires a robust solution that captures every detail in high definition regardless of bandwidth in the office or in the patient’s home.  

One of the most important benefits of choosing VidyoHealth is its ease of use. There are no apps to download or complicated login requirements. Both patients and providers can connect with a single click over any device, network, or browser. It’s easy to get started with VidyoHealth. There’s no huge technology investment or need for IT resources. We make it simple with four deployment options to choose from:

    On Premise

    On-premises for the highest level of control over traffic, CDRs, and network access.

    Private Cloud

    Private cloud through Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.

    Hybrid Cloud Expansion

    hybrid option for continuous bandwidth optimization.

    Multi-Tenant Cloud

    The Multi-tenant cloud allows for easy deployment, vast scalability, silent upgrades, and proactive monitoring.

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    Don’t miss out on the many benefits telehealth can bring to your behavioral health practice! Schedule a demo today and learn why more than 4,000 healthcare providers trust VidyoHealth.

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