Compare cost, effectiveness, equipment access, and recovery outcomes for Bengaluru patients.
In the post-COVID era, home-visit physiotherapy has exploded in Bengaluru — but is it as effective as visiting a clinic? Here's an honest, evidence-based comparison from a team that offers both.
| Criterion | Home Physiotherapy | Clinic Physiotherapy |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience | Very high — zero commute | Requires driving + parking in Bengaluru traffic |
| Cost (per session) | ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 | ₹800 - ₹1,500 |
| Equipment access | Portable kit (bands, foam roller, ultrasound) | Full gym + machines (traction, IFT, laser) |
| Personalisation | Very high — sees your actual environment | Standard clinic setup |
| Best for | Elderly, post-op, chronic pain, busy professionals | Sports injury needing gym equipment, hydro-therapy |
| Session duration | 45-60 min (undistracted) | 30-45 min (often shared attention) |
| Recovery outcomes | Comparable or better (per JOSPT 2023) | Excellent for equipment-dependent conditions |
| Family involvement | Family can learn caregiver techniques | Limited (single-patient focus) |
| Insurance-eligible | Yes (with prescription) | Yes |
| COVID/hygiene | Lower infection risk | Shared space |
For 80% of Bengaluru patients — especially seniors, post-surgical cases, chronic back pain, arthritis, and busy IT professionals — home physiotherapy delivers equal or better outcomes than clinic visits with far higher convenience. Clinic visits are the better choice only when your treatment specifically requires large equipment (traction, hydrotherapy, gait analysis machines, or gym-based rehab).