Staying Open, Staying Safe
In response to the NYC state of emergency, and to make sure everyone stays safe from the coronavirus, our physical therapists, Dr. Kristian Marcial and Dr. Monica Saliu, urge our patients and clients to stay healthy and to keep moving in their own homes despite social distancing. You and your health are our number one priority.
Tribeca Physical Therapy remained open for business, and we constantly monitored updates regarding COVID-19 in the Tribeca area. We made sure to comply with the health regulations imposed by the government, and our equipment, especially anything shared, was cleaned thoroughly. We wanted to stay positive and remain calm amid the situation.
Keeping Your Appointment Through Telehealth
A common question we heard: if I choose to self-isolate and stay home, can I still keep my appointment with Tribeca Physical Therapy? Definitely, patients could keep their appointments with us through the TeleHealth Physical Therapy app or website, which offered scheduling, auto reminders, downloads, and messaging. It was available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Our Telehealth Physical Therapy app was designed to communicate with patients through video chat on a HIPAA-compliant platform, offering a great alternative for anyone choosing to stay home.
Protecting Yourself From COVID-19
Boost your immune system: eating a proper diet and sleeping 8 hours a day helps, since prevention is better than cure. If you have a balcony or a window, get some vitamin D through sunlight.
Keep moving: staying active at home helps your body stay in shape and gives it a good fighting chance against COVID-19 or any illness. Exercise can help flush bacteria off the lungs and improves how quickly antibodies and white blood cells circulate to detect illness earlier. Exercise is good for you, but don't overdo it, stay in touch with your professional physical therapists so they can guide and direct you.
We're Here for You
We were dedicated to guiding patients online with their exercise programs and being available to answer questions regardless of means or location. We looked forward to video chatting with our patients through our Telehealth app.