Will I see results with video physical therapy compared to in-person sessions?

Recent clinical studies show that video physical therapy outcomes match or exceed in-person treatment results. Patients report higher satisfaction rates due to no travel time, comfort of exercising in their home environment, real-time feedback on form using their own equipment, and more flexible scheduling options. Research specifically looking at knee and hip replacement recovery found equivalent outcomes with higher patient satisfaction for video PT sessions.

How does a video physical therapy session work?

Video PT sessions are straightforward: 1. Book your session through our secure platform 2. Receive a private video link via email 3. Connect with your therapist using any device with a camera 4. Get real-time assessment, guidance, and exercise instruction 5. Receive detailed follow-up instructions and exercise plans. You'll need a space to move and exercise, comfortable clothing, and a device with a camera and internet connection.

Is video physical therapy covered by insurance?

Many insurance providers now cover video physical therapy sessions. Coverage varies by your insurance provider and specific plan, location (Ontario, USA, UK, or Australia), and type of condition being treated. We provide detailed receipts for insurance claims and can help verify your coverage before starting treatment.

How will I remember my exercises between sessions?

We provide comprehensive support between sessions including detailed written exercise instructions with images, access to our Curovate app with exercise videos, personal exercise tracking features, email support for questions, and progress tracking and achievement monitoring.

What technology do I need for video physical therapy?

Basic technology requirements include a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera, stable internet connection, email address for session links and follow-up, and a quiet, well-lit space for exercises. We'll help you test your setup before your first session to ensure everything works smoothly.

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Nirtal Shah

DPT, MScPT, MPH, FCAMPT

With 25 years of clinical excellence, Nirtal brings elite-level physical therapy expertise to your home. His 16-year tenure at the University of Toronto's David L. MacIntosh Sport Medicine Clinic reflects his commitment to exceptional patient care.

As Founder and CEO of Curovate, Nirtal has revolutionized digital physical therapy for the past 12 years. His innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with proven rehabilitation techniques for:

Knee Replacement Recovery
ACL Surgery Rehabilitation
Knee Osteoarthritis Management
Hip Replacement Recovery
General Knee & Hip Strengthening
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder Injury or Surgery

In addition to his digital clinical practice, Nirtal is involved in teaching and research at the University of Toronto and mentors physical therapy students. Nirtal has 6 peer-reviewed publications related to physical therapy innovation and digital health. Nirtal teaches in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Faculty of Kinesiology. In addition, Nirtal also teaches a continuing education course to physical therapists about innovation and digital health.

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Dragana

ACL Surgery Recovery

Nirtal was a pivotal physical therapist in helping my daughter recover from her ACL reconstructive surgery. He is a thorough and dedicated professional who goes above and beyond to help his patients. Thank you, Nirtal!

Nick

Various Knee and Ankle Injuries

Nirtal has been my physical therapist for the past 15 years. As a varsity basketball player at the University of Toronto I spent many hours working with Nirtal. I can honestly say I would not trust anyone else for my physical therapy.

Majda

Knee Injury and Surgery Recovery

Nirtal worked with me on two separate occasions involving rehabilitation for my knee. Nirtal gave me useful exercises and we worked on fixing bad habits to prevent further injury. I worked directly with Nirtal and I used his app, Curovate, as part of my recovery.

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What You'll See in This Video

Real-time assessment and diagnosis

Exercise demonstration and correction

Clear communication and guidance

Progress tracking discussion

Patient using smartphone for video physical therapy

In-person physical therapy is fantastic but there are some great reasons why more people are seeking video or virtual physical therapy. The first is that in recent studies the outcomes (meaning do patients get better) for video physical therapy are the same as in-person physical therapy. A recent study completed with people who had knee and hip replacements found that the outcomes were the same and that the patient satisfaction was higher with video physical therapy. One of the reasons for this was because people liked not having to travel for their appointments and the fact that their physical therapist could see them exercising at home with their own equipment.

There is the obvious advantage of saving travel time to see a physical therapist but there is also the fact that your physical therapist can see and assess your home environment for your exercises and posture. Prior to working exclusively in video physical therapy I worked in a clinic and the disadvantage was that I had all of the fancy equipment in the clinic to demonstrate the exercises for my patients. However, most of my patients did not have any of this equipment at home. Now I work with my patients to find home solutions for their exercises and posture to ensure they can complete all of their exercises independently at home.

Working in a busy in-person physical therapy clinic I often only had enough time to print off 1 sheet of exercises at the end of a physical therapy session. Now I spend extra time detailing each person's diagnosis, (what's wrong) prognosis (how long it will take them to get better) and a very detailed exercise list and video links to make sure that all of my patients understand what's going on and what they need to do to get better. This was not possible when I saw my patients in-person because I was just too busy!

You only need:

A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera
Stable internet connection
A quiet, well-lit space for exercises
Comfortable clothing for movement

We'll help you test your setup before your first session to ensure everything works smoothly.

Many insurance providers now cover video physical therapy sessions. Coverage varies by:

Your insurance provider and specific plan
Location (Canada, USA, UK, or Australia)
Type of condition being treated

If you are a resident of Ontario, Canada you will receive a video physical therapy receipt for your session that you can submit to your health insurance provider.

30 minutes

Video PT Session

$59.99 USD

or $70 CAD

A 30 minute video PT session

One-on-one session with Nirtal Shah

Clinical diagnosis

Prescription of the appropriate exercises

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60 minutes

Video PT Session

$99.99 USD

or $120 CAD

A 60 minute video PT session

One-on-one session with Nirtal Shah

For more complicated injuries and surgeries

Clinical diagnosis

Prescription of the appropriate exercises

Contact Nirtal

Payment Options

Secure payment via PayPal or e-transfer

Flexible scheduling options

24-hour cancellation policy

All Sessions Include

Access to Curovate App

Track exercises & progress

Email Support

Between-session guidance

Digital Resources

Exercise videos & guides

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