Getting to a clinic isn’t always easy.
You may be recovering from surgery, dealing with limited mobility, struggling to travel or simply have circumstances that make a clinic appointment impractical.
Summit Physio offers a limited number of home physiotherapy visits, giving you access to professional assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in your own home.
Every request is considered individually so we can make sure a home visit is appropriate for your needs.
Home physiotherapy can be particularly useful when attending one of our clinics would be difficult.
We may consider home visits based on factors including:
Because availability is limited, home visits are arranged on a case-by-case basis rather than through standard online booking.
A home visit may be suitable if you are:
Travelling can sometimes be difficult during the earlier stages of recovery.
A home physiotherapy appointment can help assess movement, mobility and strength while giving you guidance on your next steps.
If movement is limited or getting out of the house is challenging, a home visit may provide a more practical way to access physiotherapy.
Transport, mobility or personal circumstances can sometimes make clinic appointments difficult.
Where appropriate, we can discuss whether home treatment is an option.
Sometimes it is helpful for a clinician to see how you move around your own home and understand the practical challenges you are experiencing day to day.
We want your first appointment to give you clarity. You shouldn’t leave wondering what was assessed, what the problem might be or what happens next.
Depending on your assessment, your home physiotherapy programme may include:
Targeted exercises to improve movement, strength, control and confidence.
Exercises and advice to help improve the movements that are most important to your everyday life.
Building physical capacity around your current level and goals.
Where appropriate, rehabilitation may include exercises designed to improve balance and stability.
Manual treatment may be used where appropriate as part of your wider rehabilitation.
Understanding the problem and knowing what you can safely work on between appointments can be an important part of recovery.
Surgery is often only one part of recovery.
Following your procedure, you may need to rebuild movement, strength and confidence gradually.
Our physiotherapists can work with you and any guidance provided by your consultant or surgical team.
Post-operative rehabilitation may involve:
• Restoring movement
• Rebuilding strength
• Improving walking
• Balance work
• Returning to everyday activity
• Returning to work
• Returning to the gym
• Returning to sport
A large part of physiotherapy is helping people get back to the activities they enjoy.
• That might mean:
• Running
• Golf
• Football
• Rugby
• Cycling
• Gym training
• HYROX
• Walking
• Hiking
• Racquet sports
• Everyday exercise
Getting back to sport isn’t simply about waiting until the pain disappears.
Your body needs to be ready for the specific demands of the activity.
Your appointment is based around your individual circumstances rather than a generic treatment plan.
We can bring physiotherapy to you when travelling to a clinic is not practical.
We’ll explain what we find and what you can work on between appointments.
Where possible, the goal is to help you become more confident managing everyday movement and activity.
Home visits are limited and need to be coordinated around existing clinic and visit schedules.
For that reason, requests are reviewed individually rather than booked directly online.
Home visits are considered individually.
Factors such as your location, mobility, ability to travel, lifestyle commitments and clinical need are taken into account.
Not currently.
Because availability is limited and each request needs to be reviewed individually, you’ll need to contact Summit directly to discuss a home visit.
Home visits may be suitable for a range of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation needs, including problems affecting the back, neck, knee and shoulder, as well as pre- and post-operative rehabilitation.
Where appropriate, yes.
Your clinician can provide a home exercise programme to support your treatment and allow you to continue working on your recovery between appointments.
Usually, no specialist equipment is required for the first assessment.
Your clinician will advise you if anything specific would be useful for your rehabilitation.
That depends on your circumstances and progress.
For some people, home visits may only be needed during an earlier stage of recovery before moving into clinic-based rehabilitation.
No.
Home visits are subject to location and availability, so the team will need to confirm whether your address can be covered before arranging an appointment.
In most cases, private physiotherapy can be booked directly.
If you are using medical insurance, check whether your provider requires a referral or authorisation.
If pain, surgery or reduced mobility is making it difficult to attend one of our clinics, speak to the Summit team about whether a home visit could be appropriate.
We’ll review your circumstances and help you find the most suitable next step.
