MedStar Health Home Care provides physical therapy services to improve the quality of patients’ lives by increasing motion and mobility, eliminating pain, and promoting the prevention of further injury.
In-Home Physical Therapy Services
During the first visit, the therapist performs an evaluation of each patient's unique needs. The physical therapist then creates an individualized treatment plan based on the evaluation and clinically proven therapy methods.
A key element of the treatment plan is the personalized exercise program that therapists develop for each patient. . The exercise program aims to help improve health and help patients return to a normal lifestyle. The exercise programs can help to:
- Improve overall strength
- Improve how well the body uses oxygen
- Decrease symptoms of illness
- Improve breathing
- Strengthen the heart
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve circulation
- Improve overall energy and help patients stay active
- Decrease pain
- Improve sleep and relaxation
- Enhance mental and emotional outlook
- Improve balance
- Reduce risk for falls
Treatment Plans May Also Include
- Bed mobility
- Transfer training (e.g. tub, chair, etc.)
- Gait training
- Recommendations for assistive devices or medical equipment
- Diagnosis education
- Family and caregiver education
- Home safety evaluation and education
- Fall prevention
- Pain management
- Balance training
- Activities of daily living support
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Stroke/neurological disorders
- Joint replacement
- Amputation
- Head injury
- Foot and ankle sprain, fracture or injury
- Hand and arm sprain, fracture or injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Arthritis
- Post-traumatic injuries
- Balance disorders
Fall Prevention
Falling at home is one of the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries and hospital visits for trauma among older adults. MedStar Health Home Care therapists place high importance on fall prevention and identifying risks. A fear of falling causes one to limit their activities and social engagements. This can lead to a physical decline, depression, and isolation. Take this quiz to see if home health care therapy may be able to help you reduce your risk of falling: