Doctors/Healthcare Professionals

CARYphysio is a virtual physiotherapy clinic opened in 2020 by Cary Chittley, Registered Physiotherapist, FCAMPT, CIDN, MSc PT, Dip. Manip. PT, BA Kin. 

Cary began treating patients virtually when physiotherapy clinics closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and discovered he could assess, diagnose and treat patients just as effectively virtually, if not more so, compared to in person, a finding that is supported by emerging research evidence (1-8).

See Virtual Physio Research for more details.

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What conditions can be treated virtually? With over 13 years of clinical experience, Cary can treat any neuromusculoskeletal issue you would typically refer to a physiotherapist.

Who is a good fit for virtual physiotherapy? A patient who is ready to take an active role in their treatment. A patient who may have tried passive treatment in the past and has realized that the physio machines don’t do very much. A patient who wants an expert physio to stay connected with as their issue evolves.

Is their a wait time for this service? As a sole-practitioner, Cary can control his schedule. He is happy to offer same day appointments and can easily work around a patients’ busy life/work commitments. Improving access is the goal.

Can I trust Cary as a physiotherapist? Cary is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). He is a small group facilitator for the MSc PT program at the University of Toronto, and has been working in outpatient orthopedics since 2010. He currently has 498 5-star reviews on Lumino health. To learn more about Cary, check out his bio.

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A referral to CARYphysio is a new and evidence-based referral option for patients with neuromusculoskeletal symptoms.

We’re committed to working together with you and the patient. We provide both Patient- and Clinician-Oriented notes after each new assessment.

Virtual physiotherapy is covered by most insurance companies and we are also proudly committed to a Free Physio Program to provide access for patients who are facing financial barriers to care.

How to refer

Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals. Any patient can self-refer at any time.

If you feel a patient could benefit from a more thorough understanding of their pain; if they require specific stretching/strengthening to help alleviate their symptoms; if improving accessibility will increase the likelihood that they will receive the expert level care they need, then simply provide them with a prescription for physiotherapy and direct them to CARYphysio.ca. They are welcomed and encouraged to contact me before booking.

Click here to learn more about The Case for Virtual Physio.

References

  1. Richardson, B., Truter, P., & Russell, T. (2017). Physiotherapy assessment and diagnosis of knee via telerehabilitation. J Telemed Telecare, 23(1), 88-95.

  2. Lade, H., McKenzie, S., Steele, L., & Russell, T. (n.d.). Validity and reliability of the assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal elbow disorders using telerehabilitation. J Telemed Telecare, 18(7), 413-418.

  3. Russell, T., Blumke, R., Richardson, B., & Truter, P. (2010). Telerehabilitation mediated physiotherapy assessment of ankle disorders. Physiother Res Int, 15(3), 167-175.

  4. Mani, S., Sharma, S., & Singh, D. (2019). Concurrent validity and reliability of telerehabilitation-based physiotherapy assessment of cervical spine in adults with non-specific neck pain. J Telemed Telecare.

  5. Russell, T. G., Buttrum, P., Wootton, R., & Jull, G. A. (2011, Jan 19). Internet-based outpatient telerehabilitation for patients following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 93(2), 113-20.

  6. Bettger, J. P., Green, C. L., Holmes, D. N., Chokshi, A., Mather, R. C., Hoch, B. T., . . . Peterson, E. D. (2020, Jan 15). Effects of Virtual Exercise Rehabilitation In-Home Therapy Compared with Traditional Care After Total Knee Arthroplasty: VERITAS, a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(2), 101-109.

  7. Pastora-Bernal, J. M., Martín-Valero, R., Barón-López, F., Moyano, N. G., & Estebanez-Pérez, M.-J. (2018, Jul). Telerehabilitation after arthroscopic subacromial decompression is effective and not inferior to standard practice: Preliminary results. J Telemed Telecare, 24(6), 428-433.

  8. Jiang, S., Xiang, J., Gao, X., Guo, K., & Liu, B. (2018, May). The comparison of telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Telemed Telecare, 24(4), 257-262.