Therapists

Luna Research Recap Part 3 of 4: Can At Home Physical Therapy Increase Adherence to the Program?

Adherence to a physical therapy plan is crucial for recovery, yet many patients struggle to stay consistent. At-home physical therapy eliminates barriers by bringing care directly to the patient, fostering better compliance, reducing cancellations, and allowing for more personalized treatment. With improved adherence, patients experience better outcomes, and healthcare costs decrease. Learn how early access to PT can make all the difference.

By Luna and Ben Wobker

Jul 19, 2019

Key Takeways & Introduction

Key Takeways

Being treated in a familiar environment increases comfort and adherence.
Personalized home exercise programs align with patients’ daily routines and available equipment.
More one-on-one time with a physical therapist strengthens rapport and improves outcomes.

Here's how at-home physical therapy can increase adherence to the program:

People are in their natural environment
Better compliance with plan of care
Tough to cancel at home
Home Exercise Program (HEP) is a custom design to their lives, goals, and equipment

More time one-on-one time with a licensed physical therapist can have a meaningful impact on rapport, understanding of their diagnosis, more time for manual intervention, and overall a greater comfort due to the familiarity of surroundings.

In the graph below, you can see the increase in costs for LBP patients due to poor adherence. There are many factors that can contribute to this but overall we believe that connection and success with the initiation of the plan of care is critical.

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“Connection with the patient is not only crucial in establishing rapport and trust, but has a meaningful impact on plan of care adherence and subsequently cost”.

Our recent webinar covers this topic and more:

What Does Earlier Care Mean to Recovery?
Can Earlier Access to Physical Therapy Reduce Costs for Neck and Low Back Pain?
Can At Home Physical Therapy Increase Adherence to Plan of Care?
Can Physical Therapy Decrease Unnecessary Imaging and Procedures?

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Ben Wobker

PT, MSPT, CSCS, SFMAc

A lifelong Redmond resident, he turned his passion for sports and rehabilitation into a career in physical therapy. After earning his degree from the University of Montana, he gained experience at top clinics, working with professional athletes and local teams. When he’s not working, he enjoys outdoor sports and giving back through organizations like Hopelink, helping those in need in his community.

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Luna Research Recap Part 1 of 4: What Does Earlier Access to Care Mean to Recovery?

A recent University of Michigan study, commissioned by Luna, reveals the significant benefits of starting physical therapy within 48 hours of injury. Early intervention leads to faster healing, better biomechanics, and reduced reliance on pharmaceuticals or unnecessary procedures. Luna’s direct access model ensures patients receive timely care, improving outcomes and lowering costs. Watch our recorded webinar to explore these findings in greater detail.