Physiotherapy area
Supportive and palliative care
On some days, crossing the room matters. On others, finding a comfortable position is enough. This pathway helps the person and those close to them understand what physiotherapy may offer, at their pace.
Supportive and palliative care in daily life
The person may want help changing position, getting up from a chair or moving around the home. The physiotherapist starts with what matters to them today and adapts the session to their energy.
What helps today may differ from what helped last week. The person can choose whether relatives join the discussion, and the care team can coordinate the next steps.
Care guided by comfort
Sessions centred on comfort and movements the person wishes to maintain.
Your physiotherapist adapts each session to your energy and wishes. Gentle movement and comfortable positioning are chosen together according to your needs.
- Comfort and positioning
- Movement adapted to fatigue
A session led by the person
On some days, sitting more comfortably in a chair is enough. On others, the person may want to get up and join family at the table. The clinician asks what matters today before suggesting an activity.
How a home visit worksWhat can a session help with?
Finding a comfortable position
The person may want to sit or lie more comfortably. The clinician works with them on positions and movements that fit their condition and preferences.
Keeping a useful movement
Getting up to reach the table or taking a few steps may still matter. The session follows the person’s energy that day without a fixed performance target.
Arrange your sessions
At first contact, mention palliative care and the municipality. The clinician can then discuss the person’s wishes, fatigue and care already arranged at home. With their consent, they can contact the palliative care team.
Tell us the general reason for your request and whether you prefer care at home or in clinic. For home visits, include your municipality.
Common questions
Must every session include exercises?
No. A session may focus on positioning, a transfer or guidance for relatives. The person decides with the clinician what they want to do.
Can relatives take part?
Yes, if the person wishes. The clinician can explain how to help with movement without asking anyone to attempt a task they cannot manage safely.
Other services
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Tell us about your situation
Contact us for yourself, a relative or a patient.