By Valter Cipollari
American Mobile Physical Therapy
The pandemic? The shutdowns? Most routine medical care turned into TeleHealth. Patients at clinics had to wait for appointments in their cars. The patient was the only one allowed in a treatment room. 2020 was difficult, inconvenient, and scary… and that’s the year American Mobile PT was born.
In my three-decades of being a therapist, I’ve heard countless times that a patient cannot get a ride to an appointment. Some people can’t get away for a therapy session because they don’t have child care or they are caring for an aging loved one thus placing their own well-being on hold. Maybe a patient has utilized all their sick time at work and can’t leave for a PT session.
Mobile physical therapy, as well as many other mobile medical services, is increasing in popularity. Mobile PT alleviates time spent in traffic, waiting in a clinic, attempting to find child care or time off work. The house calls I make, bring physical therapy straight to you, whether it’s at your home, your workplace, a gym, or assisted living facility.
Benefits of Mobile Physical Therapy
● Convenience: Mobile PT allows patients to receive care in the comfort of their own home or chosen location.
● Privacy: A home setting allows those who are self-conscious about their condition or who do not want to be seen in a public setting to receive therapy.
● Flexibility: More flexible than traditional outpatient therapy. Patients can set up appointments around their schedules, or schedule evening or weekend treatments.
● Personalized care: Mobile PTs have more time to spend with each patient, allowing for greater personalized care. This can lead to faster and more improved outcomes.
● Reduced risk of infection: Limited exposure to germs and infections.
● Improved adherence to treatment
● Increased independence
● Same therapist for each appointment: This allows your therapist to get to know you and provides better continuity of care.
How Mobile Physical Therapy Works
According to Alabama Direct Access Law, a Physical Therapist may evaluate a patient without doctor’s orders. If you do not have a prescription for therapy, we can help you acquire one. After the initial assessment, the physical therapist will discuss your condition and goals. A personalized treatment plan will be developed and a variety of techniques will be used to help you improve your strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
How to Pay for Mobile Physical Therapy
American Mobile PT accepts most major insurances including: Medicare, Advantage Medicare, Tricare, Blue Cross and more. We also accept cash payments with discounted packages available.
Our Therapist
Valter is a veteran Physical Therapist with over 3 decades of experience. He presents with an extensive and diverse knowledge of conditions/injuries and evidence-based rehabilitation approaches. He has worked in many settings including outpatient rehab, sports medicine covering soccer and football, pain clinic, spine clinic, nursing home, and home health.
Where we serve
We will come to you in Huntsville, Madison and surrounding areas.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a convenient, flexible, and personalized form of physical therapy, contact us below and schedule your therapy today. Contact us by email or call (256) 776-7215. New referrals/scripts can be faxed at (256) 776-7218. You can also check us out on our website at www.
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