Online physiotherapy became a buzzword during the pandemic, but is it still relevant? At Ask Giri: The Physio Show, we’ve seen firsthand how effective virtual sessions can be for treating pain, movement issues, and recovery, especially when flexibility and convenience matter. Let’s break down how it works, what it helps with, and why more people are still choosing to do physio from home.
We get asked this all the time: Can physiotherapy even work without hands-on treatment? For many, the idea of doing physio through a screen feels strange. But trust us, once you experience how streamlined and effective it can be, it makes total sense.
Online physiotherapy isn’t new. It’s been around for years, but it really picked up momentum during the 2020 lockdowns. With clinics closed and patients still needing care, we leaned into virtual care and started treating people through secure online platforms. That shift didn’t just help us adapt; it helped us discover just how impactful online sessions can be.
Even now, with in-person care fully available, we continue to treat patients virtually every week. It’s efficient, flexible, and yes: it works.
We start by scheduling your appointment through a secure portal. You get a link to download a user-friendly app on your phone, tablet, or laptop. At your appointment time, we meet on video.
From there, it’s just like a regular consultation:
That plan usually includes exercises, modifications, posture tips, or movement corrections. We also demo exercises by screen share and explain exactly what you need to do and why it matters.
And if we truly feel that hands-on treatment is necessary, we’ll let you know that too. But in most cases, education and active rehab go a long way without needing physical contact.
We’ve worked with hundreds of patients virtually across the province. Here are some of the most common issues we’ve helped with through online physio:
We’ve even guided people through partner-assisted exercises when needed, especially for seniors or those doing balance work at home with a caregiver.
And since the platform we use tracks your engagement, we can actually see how often you’re doing your home program. That helps us coach you better and keep your rehab on track.
You might still be wondering, “But isn’t physio supposed to be hands-on?” It’s a fair question and one we hear a lot.
The truth is, most effective physiotherapy comes from active rehabilitation, which means movement, not machines. Even clinical research (including guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) spotlights that hands-on therapy should support, not replace, exercise-based treatment.
That’s exactly what online physiotherapy focuses on. You’re not lying down waiting for someone to fix you; you’re actively learning how to move better, get stronger, and manage pain independently. You stay engaged, accountable, and in control of your recovery.
We’ve seen the pros of online physio over and over again. Here’s why it works so well for many people:
And most importantly, you’re still getting real physiotherapy from a real person delivered in a way that fits your life.
We totally understand, if you’ve never done virtual physio before, the idea of logging into an appointment through a screen might sound a little intimidating. But don’t worry, it’s actually very easy to set up, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Here’s what you’ll need:
We’ll send you everything ahead of time, like the app to download and how to join your session. And if tech isn’t your strong suit, don’t stress. We’ll walk you through it before your first appointment so you feel totally comfortable.
Once you’re in, it’s just like being in a clinic, only from the comfort of home.
If you’ve been delaying physiotherapy because of a tight schedule, long commute, or just not wanting to deal with traffic and wait times, this is your chance to take a new approach. Online physiotherapy gives you flexibility without compromising quality.
At our clinics, we’ve seen just how much people can achieve when they’re given the tools, support, and space to recover on their own terms. You still get professional guidance, a tailored plan, and real results, just from the comfort of your own space.
Curious to try it? Reach out and book a virtual session. It might just be the thing that gets you moving again.
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