Physiotherapy after Hospital Discharge
- Hospital admissions varying from an infection to falls, fractures or neurological conditions like stroke, Brain Injuries and Spinal Card Injuries can be stressful for both elderly and young patients.
- Individuals find it difficult to adjust in the home environment after long hospital stays due to reduced mobility and functional capacity to perform simple everyday tasks. Effects include increased dependency on healthcare staff for assistance in daily activities, changes in diet and sleep patterns, muscle weaknesses due to inactivity, and an overall change in routine post-discharge. This can be detrimental to their independence, leading to anxiety for both the patient and their carers about post-discharge rehabilitation.
- How does Physiotherapy help post Hospital Discharge?
- Physiotherapists are skilled in the assessment of current function and developing a rehabilitation plan for patients, taking in to account the baseline and current level of movement and function. The major benefits of Physiotherapy interventions after hospital discharge are:
- ✓ Timely improvement in mobility and balance.
- ✓ Reduce risk of re-admissions which can increase the rehabilitation time.
- ✓ Building confidence which is an essential component in recovery.
- ✓ Increasing muscle strength and range of motion.
- ✓ Decreasing pain.
- ✓ Building exercise tolerance and stamina.
- ✓ Assessment and prescription of mobility aids.
- ✓ Reduce the reliance of care services.
- ✓ Functional task training to improve function.
- ✓ Home exercise plan for continuity of rehab.
- Rehab at home or hospital?
- We cannot deny the advantages of in-patient rehab in early days however, this adds on to the length of the hospital stay and increases the dependency of the elderly on other people for every-day activities. The advantages of home Physiotherapy post hospital discharge:
- ✓ Personalized rehabilitation plans based on current level of function.
- ✓ No transport worries of stress of getting to the clinic.
- ✓ Flexible time of appointments
- ✓ Individuals can strike a better rapport with the Physio, in their own home.
- ✓ Reduced risk of cross- infections
- ✓ Expert advice and treatment at your doorstep
- ✓ Home environment risk assessment and adaptations
- ✓ Assessment of equipment and aids
- ✓ Involving carers and families in rehab care plan; training them on use of equipment and aids
- We understand that it is distressful and scary to return home after a hospital stay, especially if it has been a long one. The main goal of Physio at home is to get you back to your previous level of function, thus improving the quality of your life.
- If you are looking for Physio Follow-Up after Hospital Discharge or at Your
- ⏺ Your Home
- ⏺ Nursing Home
- ⏺ Day-Care Centre
- ⏺ Retirement Village
- ⏺ Residential Care Setting
- you can contact us at 365 Physiotherapy for the expert advice and dedicated service to get you back in action. Our Physiotherapist will come to your preferred setting to provide a personal professional service.
