Can virtual physical therapy help people with arthritis?

Virtual Physical Therapy

The answer to this question is a resounding yes. Virtual physical therapy can help people with many chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis. 

With 63 million Americans estimated to have arthritis by the end of 2020, there is no shortage of people who can benefit from virtual physical therapy. This service is also called telePT or virtual rehab. It can be most helpful to the 50% of arthritic adults who have persistent joint pain. 

How can virtual physical therapy help arthritis sufferers?

Persistent joint pain can make it tough to do normal daily tasks. This can include things like walking, driving or opening doors — all of which would be necessary for a trip to an in-person physical therapy session. TelePT sessions don’t require that you drive anywhere, and the furthest you may have to walk is from your couch to your computer. 

Some of the other ways that physical therapists can help people with arthritis through telePT include: 

  • Giving you a chance to ask questions about your condition or symptoms. 
  • Offering information about your arthritis based on their experience. 
  • Teaching you therapeutic exercises that can help strengthen joint-supporting muscles.
  • Discussing the progress you’ve made in your therapy plan.
  • Providing you with easy access to natural pain relief options. 
  • Recommending better ways to perform normal daily tasking.

Excel Sports & Physical Therapy offers virtual physical therapy for arthritis

Ready to try virtual rehab for your arthritis? Our Excel Sports & Physical Therapy team is ready to help you find the care you’re looking for. The telePT we offer is performed over an online video feed, and the platform we use is HIPAA compliant to protect your privacy. 

We also offer many in-person services that you can use in addition to telePT. For instance, our team can perform a free screening on your arthritic joint(s). This helps us learn how much your arthritis is affecting you. In addition, our physical therapists can build you a personalized therapy plan designed to decrease pain and improve joint mobility. Such a plan could include therapy methods like: 

Contact our team today for more information about our arthritis treatment services or to schedule your initial in-person or virtual appointment.