Outpatient Physical Therapy

Outpatient physiotherapy is physical therapy that does not require a prolonged hospital stay and can occur in a hospital clinic or private medical facility, like an elder care home or assisted care community.

The main difference between outpatient and inpatient PT is the intensity of care. Inpatient PT is more intensive and occurs while the patient is in the hospital, while outpatient PT is received outside the hospital setting.

The main difference between PT and rehab is that physical therapy is focused on restoring function and improving fitness. At the same time, rehabilitation is geared toward helping patients recover from medical conditions and disabilities. PT and rehab aim to improve a patient's strength and mobility but have slightly different scopes and focuses.