ONLINE PHYSICAL THERAPY · ADULTS 60+
Physical Therapy for Seniors, at Home
Physical therapy for seniors at motivPT is about one thing: keeping you steady, strong and doing what you want to do, on your own terms.
Prefer the phone? Call (218) 321-0977.
- No referral needed
- HSA/FSA accepted
- Video visits from your home
What do you want to keep doing?
- Walking the dog without watching every step
- Getting down on the floor with the grandkids, and back up
- Carrying groceries up the stairs
- Traveling, gardening, golfing
- Getting out of a low chair or the car with ease
- Staying in your own home
That’s what we work on. Not exercises for their own sake: the strength, balance and confidence those things take.
Start with a 30-second test
The 30-second chair stand is one of the screening tests in the CDC’s STEADI program for older adults. You count how many times you can stand up from a chair, without using your arms, in 30 seconds.
It takes less than a minute and tells you a lot about your leg strength, which is closely tied to balance. We’ll show you how to do it safely and what your number means.
Why balance matters after 60
About one in four adults 65 and older report a fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury in that age group (CDC). Most falls aren’t bad luck. They come from things that can be trained: leg strength, balance, reaction time, and how confidently you move.
Strength and balance respond to training at any age. A plan matched to where you are now, done a little most days, is what an online physical therapist builds with you.
Read more: Falling: an epidemic plaguing our seniors
What we help with
Balance and fall risk
Feeling unsteady, a recent fall, or a fear of falling that’s making you do less.
Knee and hip pain
Including arthritis, when stairs, walks or getting out of a chair start to hurt.
After surgery or a broken bone
Knee, hip or ankle replacement, or a fracture, once your surgeon or doctor has cleared you for therapy.
Ankle and foot problems
An old sprain, Achilles pain, or an ankle that doesn’t feel steady.
How online physical therapy works for seniors
You don’t need to be good with technology. If you can answer a video call on a phone, tablet or computer, you can do this, and a family member is welcome to sit in.
Step 1
Free 15-minute consult
A conversation about what’s going on and what you want to get back to.
Step 2
Body Assessment
Your physical therapist watches you stand, walk, get up from a chair and balance, in your own home, where your balance matters.
Step 3
Your playlist
A short daily set of exercise videos, chosen for your home: a counter to hold, a sturdy chair, a hallway.
Step 4
Check-ins
Short video visits to adjust the plan as you get stronger.
Helping a parent or partner?
If someone you love has started to stumble, or is doing less because they’re afraid of falling, our guide for families covers what usually causes balance problems, what to do first, and how to take the 30-second test together.
Real patients
Stories from motivPT patients over 60.
More on staying steady and strong
Questions about physical therapy for seniors
Is online physical therapy safe for older adults?
Your physical therapist checks your balance and strength before giving you anything, and starts with exercises you can do next to a counter or a sturdy chair. If something in your assessment needs an in-person visit or a doctor, we'll tell you.
I've already fallen. Is it too late?
No. Strength and balance can improve at any age. A recent fall is a good reason to start, after your doctor has checked you for injuries.
I'm not good with technology. Can I still do this?
If you can answer a video call, you can do this. A family member is welcome to help set it up and sit in on visits.
Do I need equipment?
Most balance programs start with a sturdy chair and a kitchen counter. If your plan needs anything else, your physical therapist will tell you what.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Start with a free 15-minute consult.
Does Medicare cover this?
Coverage depends on your plan. Ask us at your free 15-minute consult. motivPT accepts HSA and FSA cards.
Which states do you see patients in?
Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Find out where your balance stands today
Take the 30-second test, then talk to a physical therapist for free.
Seeing patients in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.