Can I continue seeing a therapist even when I feel better?
At Physio For Seniors, we understand that physiotherapy is not just about treating the symptoms of your condition, but also optimizing your body for better performance and prevention of injuries. This is why we encourage our patients to occasionally come in for tune-ups even when they feel much better.
While you may feel significant improvement in your symptoms and overall function, it is important to understand that physiotherapy is a comprehensive and ongoing process. Continuing to see a physiotherapist at monthly or quarterly intervals can help you maintain your progress and prevent future recurrences.
Our expert physiotherapists will work with you to develop a personalized maintenance plan that addresses your unique needs and goals. This may include ongoing massage, exercises, stretches, or lifestyle modifications to help you maintain optimal function.
After you have finished your therapy sessions, you can continue to see our physiotherapist in several different ways, for example:
- Your therapist will review and progress your at-home therapy program.
- You can schedule a re-evaluation after a month to ensure your alignment is good and modify your home program as needed.
- You can arrange to see your therapist at regular intervals (e.g. every four or six months) for a consultation to assess your progress, ensure you are not regressing, and deal with anything new that may have cropped up.
We can also arrange to meet you at your gym to work with you on determining what equipment and exercises would benefit your continued recovery.
If you have any questions or concerns about continuing physiotherapy even when you start to feel better, please do not hesitate to discuss them with our physiotherapists.