Healthcare That Fits Your Life
If you are looking for telehealth in South East Calgary, AB and North East Calgary, AB, virtual therapy may make it easier to fit care into your schedule. Busy workdays, transportation challenges, family responsibilities, or other commitments can sometimes make getting to an appointment difficult. Telehealth allows you to connect with your physiotherapist through a secure video platform from a convenient location.
Depending on your needs and the type of therapy you require, telehealth may be a convenient option for receiving care, learning strategies, and staying involved in your treatment plan.
What Is Telehealth?
Telehealth uses secure technology to provide healthcare services remotely. During a telehealth appointment, you connect with your therapist through video conferencing rather than visiting the clinic in person.
Your therapist can talk with you about your concerns, observe your movements or activities when appropriate, provide guidance, answer questions, and help you work toward your therapy goals. Your therapist will determine whether telehealth is appropriate for your needs and may recommend in-person care when a hands-on assessment or treatment is needed.
How Can Telehealth Benefit You?
Telehealth can make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into your daily routine.
Convenience
- Attend appointments from home, work, or another appropriate private location
- Reduce the time and effort involved in traveling to the clinic
- Avoid unnecessary waiting room time
- Make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule
Accessibility
Telehealth may be helpful if transportation, distance, mobility concerns, or other circumstances make traveling to the clinic difficult. It can provide another way to stay connected with your therapy team when an in-person visit is not necessary or practical.
Support in Your Own Environment
Because you are participating from your own space, your therapist may be able to see how you move through your everyday environment. This can provide opportunities to discuss practical strategies for activities you regularly perform at home or work.
Who Can Benefit From Telehealth?
Telehealth may be appropriate for a variety of therapy needs. Your therapist will determine whether virtual care is a good fit based on your condition, goals, and the type of assessment or treatment you need. Telehealth can be used to provide education and guidance for concerns involving pain, strength, mobility, balance, movement, and recovery following an injury or surgery. Your physiotherapist can observe your movement when appropriate and guide you through exercises or other strategies.
What to Expect From Your Telehealth Experience
Your therapy experience will be based on your needs, goals, and the type of care you require.
Evaluation and Goal Setting
Your therapist will discuss your concerns, medical history, current abilities, and goals. Depending on the type of therapy, they may also observe your movement, communication, activities, or other areas relevant to your care.
Interactive Sessions
Telehealth appointments allow you to communicate with your therapist in real time. Your therapist can answer questions, demonstrate techniques, provide feedback, and guide you through appropriate activities or exercises.
Home Exercise and Activity Programs
When appropriate, your therapist may provide exercises, activities, or strategies that you can complete between appointments. They will explain how to perform them and answer questions so you feel comfortable continuing your program at home.
Progress Monitoring
Your therapist will check in on your progress and make adjustments to your program as needed. If your needs change or an in-person assessment becomes appropriate, your therapist can discuss the next steps with you.
Getting Started With Telehealth
Telehealth appointments are completed through a secure video platform. Before your appointment, you will receive instructions for connecting to your session and any information you need to prepare.
You will generally need a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone. Choosing a quiet, private space with enough room to safely participate in your session can also help you get the most from your appointment.
Your therapist can help you understand what to expect and answer questions about using telehealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Care That Fits Your Needs
Your health and daily responsibilities are unique to you. Telehealth provides another way to stay connected with your therapy team when virtual care is appropriate.
If travel, scheduling, or other barriers make in-person appointments difficult, contact Ability Physiotherapy & Wellness to learn more about telehealth and whether a virtual appointment may be right for you.
THE ABILITY WAY
Care That Starts With You
We believe your care should never be one-size-fits-all. Every plan is shaped around your story, your goals, and the way you want to move through life.
- One-on-one personalized care
- A plan built around your goals
- Hands-on treatment and movement support
- Education to support lasting progress
