Telehealth available / virtual care physiotherapy / treatment at home /online physiotherapy is now available at NTO Rehab and Wellness.
About Virtual Physio
Virtual Physio, also known as “Tele-Rehab” or “Video Physio”, refers to physiotherapy care provided by a Registered Physiotherapist via video conference technology.
Safe and private platform is used to ensure the security of your health information.
Virtual Physio is extremely easy to use, with no installing software or in-putting personal information required.
It can be done on a computer, tablet or a smart phone.
Virtual health care is continuing to grow and has been adopted by numerous professions such as family medicine.
Benefits of Virtual Physio
- Connect with your physiotherapist from the comfort of your own home
- Virtually bring your physiotherapist to your physical challenges, from your office chair to the gym Allow your physiotherapist to see equipment and/or facilities available to you
- Saves the hassle of driving and parking while receiving quality care
Services offered
- Physiotherapy
- Ergonomic Evaluations
- Exercise therapy
- Concussion care
With Virtual Physiotherapy, We Can
- Take a complete history to provide an accurate evaluation
- Examine range of motion and movements
- Perform a functional movement examination
- Evaluate strength
- Prescribe exercises and stretches
- Correct exercise form and provide cues to perform them effectively
- Provide and refine self joint mobilization techniques
- Provide and refine self directed soft tissue treatment techniques
- Provide a full rehab plan to follow in your own environment
- Provide thorough education regarding your injury or condition
- Help train another person to assist you with exercises or stretches
How it works
- Contact us to schedule an appointment
- We will then send you the related information for you to review via email or text
- A link (to the website we will use) will also be sent to you
- Following the link, ensure your device and internet meets the requirements of the session
- At your scheduled time, click on the link to connect with your physiotherapist
Difference between Virtual Physio and in-person care
They are largely the same. Our physiotherapists are qualified professionals meeting the standards of Ontario’s regulatory body.
Q & A
Q: Do you just use something like Skype or Zoom?
A: No. We use platforms that meet the privacy legislation of the government of Ontario. Although it is just as easy (if not easier) to use as a Zoom call.
Q: Once I have started this form of physio, does it mean I cannot come into the clinic any more?
A: No. It is always your choice to receive care virtually or in-person. Virtual care is made available to you to provide the best care while you are unable to make it to the clinic. If at any time you feel either form of care is not effective, you can always switch to the other option. Our physiotherapists will also help you find the best way to combine them.
Q: How am I going to get my manual therapy or acupuncture via Virtual Physio?
A: Indeed, machines, acupuncture and hands-on techniques are not so easy via Virtual Physio. However, be mindful that pain management, activity modification, ergonomic adjustment, and exercises have always been a huge component of physiotherapy care. Our physiotherapists aim to empower you with the knowledge of your condition and the best management strategies.