Physiotherapy Home Visits

Private Home Visit FAQ

• In what ways can Physiotherapy sessions be unique?

  Occasionally we may add some music as part of our sessions to make it more fun, if you’re lucky, you might see some of our therapists singing and dancing! We may use boxing gloves, play with tennis racquets or use a ball or balloon to train reflexes. If you’re advanced you may need to negotiate one of our specialised obstacle courses!

  We try to cater to each individual to ensure its a session they look forward to.

  For private home visits under the NDIS, there is funding to access amazing assistive technology. We particularly like reaction-based tests that synchronise to mobile phones, so there is quantitative data to record.

• Will the Physiotherapist use equipment or recommend me to obtain any?

  Yes and yes.

  We often recommend specific exercise equipment to help with your home exercise program. We also recommend equipment including gait aids, wheelchairs, etc.

  In one of our Physiotherapist’s bags, you’ll probably find, balls, weights, therabands, witches hat cones for obstacles and balloons (why we carry balloons is a story for when Total Health Physio visits). We may also bring a foam mat for balance practice or a step for stair practice.

• What are goals & how are they reviewed?

  Examples of goals

  Goals are patient-directed. For example, a patient who has had a lengthy stay in hospital has resulted in deconditioning. Consequently, they will struggle when they return home as their mobility and strength have declined.

  In this scenario, the goals would revolve around restoring the norm, i.e.

  • Getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom safely
  • Reduce the fear of falling
  • Feeling empowered
  • Feeling safe in the home environment
  • Getting back outside into the community

  Occasionally our patient’s goal may be to keep them living at home as independent as possible by maximising their functional activities within their home environment – improving their activities of daily living.

  We cater to each individual’s needs and provide care to suit the individual.

  How goals are reviewed

  Goals are reviewed by retesting outcome measures. Goals are often performing routine activities in a safe way, so being able to achieve the functional task we’ve set out to do, such as

  • Get out of bed safely
  • Go to the bathroom at nighttime safely
  • Walk 8 minutes to the local cafe
  • Using kitchen equipment safely