Your Physical Therapy Program Is Still Necessary
A customized physical therapy program can help individuals return to their prior level of functioning and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and wellbeing. Primary care doctors often refer patients to physical therapy at the first sign of a problem, since it is considered a conservative approach to managing problems. Physical therapy can not only help the body heal as quickly as possible, but it can also help combat illness. With individualized stretches and exercise we prescribe for your treatment plan are great ways to boost your immune system. When your body is in shape, it quite literally has more strength to fight off unwanted viruses. Just 20-30 minutes of physical activity a day can help strengthen not only you, but your immune system as well. All of us need to keep moving, in a safe manner, to ensure that we stay healthy mentally and physically. That’s why I am so pleased to let you know about the innovative, high tech, low tech and good old common-sense Care During Covid program my staff and I have developed for our current patients, new patients and for the general public. YOU MAY BE ASKING, “HOW CAN I CONTINUE CARE AND STILL BE SAFE?” Absolutely, and here’s how: 1. VCM-Telehealth (virtual therapy sessions) for new evaluations, follow-up visits, exercise instruction, self-care evaluations, and wellness checks. Comprehensive home exercise programs that include video instruction and printed material. While in-person Chiropractic and Acupuncture services have been discontinued due to direct contact restrictions, both Dr. Amity Bubbins, DC and Ty Romjin, L.Ac are also available via VCM-Telehealth, in addition to our Physical Therapists. You can learnmore about Massachusetts Telehealth program at www.buoyhealth.com. 2. Our staff will conduct “at a distance home visits” for our elderly and at-risk patients, providing gate keeper screening for patients, who may otherwise be unnecessarily entering emergent healthcare facilities. COVID screenings and precautions will be observed including clean technique, masks and gloves. 3. We will now provide home delivery of self-care packages and products including exercise bands, pain relief lotions,
kinesio tape and TENS (electrical stimulation) units, packaged with clean technique for a nominal fee.
4. Other equipment and items available for delivery include MyoBuddy Personal Handheld Percussive Massager, Pulleys, BioMats, McKenzie Lumbar Rolls and Books, Ping Chan Lotion, Electrical Stim Pads, and Silicone Chinese Cupping Cups.
5. Video tutorials, including many of our basic rehabilitation exercises, are available on our YouTube Channel and our website, www.vcmpt.com * 6. Addi t ional helpful information can be found
on our Facebook and Instagram pages, including weekly Facebook Live Workshops every Thursday night at 6pm *These resources are free and available to the general public. At VCM we are committed to helping our community move through this time as safely and gracefully as possible. Our entire teamwill do whatever it takes, while maintaining current recommended safety guidelines, to be sure we provide the best care possible for all of our patients. Keeping connected to your healthcare team is crucial to ensure continued progress in achieving your functional goals, maintain pain free motion, reduce stress, and keep your spirit and mood positive! As a small business owner, I am committed to supporting both our community and my staff to be sure that the disruption of care is minimal. I encourage everyone to explore these innovations and opportunities for a new approach to healthcare delivery. Despite difficult situations we will work together to Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. Warm regards,
Susan Sanford President and CEO
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