A physiotherapist who visits your home brings the skills; the room provides the conditions. A few simple changes before the first session make exercises safer and let the therapist spend the hour on treatment instead of rearranging furniture.
Choose one room and clear the floor
Pick the room with the most open space, usually the bedroom or living room. Move loose rugs, cables and low tables aside. The therapist needs a clear path for walking practice and room to stand on both sides of the patient.
Provide firm seating and a firm surface
- A sturdy chair with arms and a firm seat, not a soft sofa.
- A bed or mat at a height the patient can sit on and stand up from.
- A non-slip floor — avoid polished tiles with socks; bare feet or grip footwear are safer.
Good light and a comfortable temperature
Bright, even light helps patients judge distance and balance. Keep the room comfortably cool; exercise raises body temperature quickly, especially in Dhaka's heat and humidity.
Keep reports and medicines ready
Keep discharge summaries, X-ray or MRI reports and the current medicine list on hand. They help the therapist understand what is safe to do and what to avoid, particularly after surgery or fracture.
Plan the day around the session
- Take prescribed pain medicine on schedule, as your doctor advised.
- Avoid a heavy meal in the hour before the session.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothes that allow movement.
- Have a family member present for the first visit so they can learn the exercises.
Between visits, the exercises the therapist teaches matter as much as the sessions themselves. If you would like a physiotherapist to assess your home and set up a plan, call Arisha Nursing Home — the first assessment visit helps decide how many sessions are really needed.
