It can be difficult to know what services a physiotherapist provides. There are so many choices when you’re trying to find a professional for this service. Physiotherapy is given by an occupational physio or physiatrist who has undergone additional training in manual therapy and exercise. The following guide will help you understand what some of the options are and how to know if the services provided match your needs.
Hospital Treatment
In the hospital, the physiotherapist is a member of the medical staff, and if they’re not permitted to release a patient from their care, they cannot provide you with physiotherapy in the hospital.
The majority of day hospitals have a physiotherapist on staff. You may be given physiotherapy in this facility when necessary or if you’re admitted for surgery and rehabilitation following an injury or illness.
Rehabilitation Centers and Nursing Homes
A rehabilitation center is an establishment that houses people who are recovering from illness or injury. A nursing home is similar to a rehabilitation center, but it’s located in the home environment rather than in another location.
The physiotherapist is encouraged to recommend suitable activities for older people as well as for younger people who are recovering from illness or injury.
Private Practice and Endorsement
Physiotherapists in private practice specialising in providing rehabilitation treatments to patients. Using their training they can provide a wide range of treatments, including assessing and evaluating the physical problems of an individual before treatment, designing a program specifically for the individual, and then carrying out that program by providing the treatment plans on the spot.
They also provide care coordination duties within your home, such as following up on your progress or getting referrals if necessary. Endorsement is similar to private practice in that it involves treating individuals within a clinic setting but has different elements of supervision and case management.
Self-Practiced Physiotherapy & Accredited Home Services
A self-practitioner is someone who almost exclusively practices their profession on their own and usually works in a private setting. This person can also provide treatments outside of a clinical setting such as at home.
Accredited in-home services are clinics that have been accredited to provide physiotherapy care to individuals, families, and groups in the home environment. They can work anywhere there is access to electricity, a telephone line, an adequate supply of water, and appropriate space for treatment for up to 12 people each day.
