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Mobile Rehab provides in-home, outpatient Physical Therapy for seniors.
Convenient
Personalized
Covered by insurance
Locally owned and operated in North Carolina since 2004
What is general deconditioning?
General deconditioning refers to a decline in physical fitness and function that can occur when a person is inactive or has limited physical activity. This can happen due to a variety of factors, such as illness, injury, surgery, or prolonged bed rest.
General deconditioning can lead to a range of physical symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, and reduced endurance. It can also increase the risk of falls and other injuries, as well as negatively impact a person's quality of life.
Fortunately, general deconditioning can often be reversed with appropriate interventions, such as physical therapy and exercise programs. These interventions can help improve muscle strength, endurance, and overall physical function, leading to improved health and wellbeing.
How can physical therapy help with general deconditioning?
Physical therapy can be an effective way to address general deconditioning by designing and implementing an exercise program tailored to the individual's specific needs and goals. Here are some ways that physical therapy can help with general deconditioning:
Improve muscle strength: Physical therapists can design exercise programs to target specific muscle groups and improve strength. This can help reverse muscle weakness that can occur due to inactivity.
Increase endurance: Physical therapists can design exercise programs to gradually increase endurance and stamina. This can help improve overall physical function and reduce fatigue.
Improve flexibility and range of motion: Physical therapists can design stretching and flexibility exercises to improve joint mobility and range of motion. This can help reduce stiffness and improve overall physical function.
Provide education and support: Physical therapists can provide education and support to help individuals understand the importance of physical activity and how to safely increase their activity level. They can also provide guidance on healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition and stress management.
Prevent future deconditioning: Physical therapists can provide strategies and recommendations to help prevent future deconditioning. This may include ongoing exercise programs or lifestyle modifications.
Overall, physical therapy can be a valuable tool for addressing general deconditioning and improving overall physical function and quality of life. By designing individualized exercise programs and providing education and support, physical therapists can help individuals regain strength, endurance, and mobility, and maintain their physical fitness over time.
Frequently asked questions
Use your insurance or pay privately
Medicare
$0 per visit
Many Medicare plans with a supplement policy will cover all of our fees.
Commercial Insurance
Same as a clinic
Pay the same copay as if you went to a clinic for therapy. We accept many major insurances and will verify your benefits before starting.
Private Pay
$120
Easy payment options available.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Contact Us by Phone, Email, or Fax
We’ll help you check your insurance benefits. You do not need to be homebound and you should not be currently receiving any other physical therapy or skilled nursing services in the home.
Schedule an Evaluation
We will match you with a therapist and have them contact you to plan a date, time and location that works best for you.
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We make it simple to get the care you need… and exceed your expectations while doing so.
SERVICES
Fall Prevention
We provide research-based, individualized fall prevention interventions that have been shown to greatly reduce your risk of falling and injuries, including the OTAGO fall prevention program.
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General Rehab
Avoid driving to a clinic and get the individualized care you deserve. We work with many conditions ranging from post-stroke, Parkinson’s, vertigo to rotator cuff dysfunction and much more. Contact us for details.
After Home Health
We can improve care continuity by providing in home therapy even after you have been discharged by a Home Health agency. Avoid the hassle of driving and continue to make progress towards your goals.
Strength and Conditioning
We can help you improve your strength, mobility, range of motion, or any other functional limitations that impair your daily activity.
Pain Relief
We develop individualized care plans to help manage your aches and pains through exercise and hands-on techniques.