Telehealth Physiotherapy 2025: The Essential Guide to Fast Recovery at Home
Telehealth physiotherapy is a convenient and accessible way to receive professional care when attending an in-person session isn't possible. Through a secure one-on-one video or audio call, your physiotherapist can assess and treat you from the comfort of your own home. This virtual care option benefits many individuals, including those who are sick, traveling for work, immunocompromised, or simply have difficulty leaving their home due to mobility issues or busy schedules.
Whether you're dealing with a new injury or managing a chronic condition, a telehealth appointment allows physiotherapists like Justin Shing to provide a full range of care. Justin can take a detailed health history to offer an accurate diagnosis, examine your movements and range of motion, and evaluate your strength. Based on his findings, he will prescribe personalized exercises and stretches, correct your form in real time, and offer useful cues to help you perform movements more effectively.
Justin also focuses on educating patients about their injury or condition, helping you understand how to manage it independently between sessions. In some cases, he can even guide a friend, family member, or caregiver through assisting you with stretches or rehab exercises during the call.
Telehealth physiotherapy with Justin Shing ensures that quality, compassionate care is never out of reach, no matter where you are or what challenges you may face.
Find Justin Shing Physiotherapy
Find Justin Shing Physiotherapy at the following locations.
If you have any questions, contact me or book online for an appointment today.
PT Health
Burnaby B.C
Kerrisdale Physiotherapy
Vancouver
Tuesday: 11am to 6pm
Thursday: 11am to 6pm
Monday: 8am to 2pm
Wednesday: 7am to 2pm
Aquarius Physiotherapy
Yaletown
Friday: 10am to 5pm
When Telehealth Works—and When It’s Time to See Us in Person
While telehealth physiotherapy is a helpful tool, it does come with limitations. A virtual appointment allows your physiotherapist to do many important things. For example, they can take a detailed history of your injury to help make an informed diagnosis, observe your range of motion and how you move, and evaluate your general strength. They can also prescribe customized exercises and stretches, correct your form through visual cues, and educate you about your injury or condition. If needed, they can even coach a caregiver or family member to help guide you safely through certain movements.
However, it’s important to note that a telehealth physiotherapy session is not a full replacement for in-person care. Some aspects of physiotherapy—like hands-on assessment, specific physical testing, or manual therapy—cannot be done virtually. That’s why physiotherapists, including Justin Shing, still recommend in-person appointments whenever possible, especially for more complex or acute injuries. Telehealth should be seen as a valuable option when in-person visits aren’t practical due to illness, travel, or mobility issues. It helps bridge the gap until you're able to receive hands-on care again.