Home-Based Physiatry: Evidence-Based Care for Patients with Functional Limitations

Juliet Gaisey, MD

Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Home-based physiatry allows physicians to evaluate and treat patients in their home, improving access, functional assessment, and overall outcomes for patients with mobility or pain limitations.

Home-based care aligns closely with PM&R principles, allowing physicians to evaluate patients in their real-life environment and provide more personalized treatment.

What This Means for You

• If getting to a clinic is difficult, care can come to you.

• Your treatment plan can be tailored to your actual home environment.

• This approach is especially helpful for chronic pain or mobility limitations.

Clinical Indications

• Limited ability to leave the home without significant effort

• Functional impairment affecting daily activities

• High symptom burden with travel

• Recent hospitalization or surgery

Conditions Managed

• Chronic back and joint pain

• Sciatica and nerve-related pain

• Osteoarthritis

• Gait instability and fall risk

Benefits

• Improved access to care

• Better adherence to treatment plans

• More accurate functional assessments

• Reduced need for transportation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who qualifies for home visits?

Patients with mobility limitations or significant difficulty leaving home.

2. Is this covered by insurance?

In many cases yes, depending on clinical criteria and insurance plan.

Call to Action

We serve Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County.

Call (586) 275-7044 or visit mirehabconsultant.com to learn more or schedule a visit.