How an online physiotherapy consultation works
- Book on WhatsApp at +91 78619 29326. You get a slot and simple instructions for the video call.
- Share your story first. Send reports, X-ray or MRI images, and if possible a short phone video of the movement that troubles you. Ten minutes of preparation makes the consultation far more productive.
- The consultation itself. Dr. Maitri takes a detailed history, then watches you move: bending, squatting, reaching, walking, whatever your problem demands. A surprising amount of physiotherapy diagnosis comes from history and observed movement rather than from touch.
- Your plan, demonstrated live. Exercises are taught on camera, your form is corrected in real time, and a written programme follows after the call.
- Follow-ups. Progress reviews, exercise progressions and course corrections happen the same way, on a schedule that fits around your work and family.
What can genuinely be assessed over video
Movement patterns, posture, functional strength through tests like sit-to-stand and single-leg balance, exercise form, and how your daily setup, from desk height to sleeping position, feeds the problem. Combined with a careful history, this is enough to build a working diagnosis and a safe starting plan for most musculoskeletal complaints. What video cannot do is feel joint stiffness or perform hands-on treatment, and we are upfront about that boundary rather than pretending it does not exist.
Behind the screen sits the same clinician who runs the Chandkheda clinic: Dr. Maitri Kothari, BPT, MPT (Musculoskeletal and Sports), with more than 10 years of practice and over 2,000 recoveries. The format changes; the standard of assessment does not.
Conditions that suit virtual consultations
- Desk-related neck pain and back pain, including the long-hours crowd in GIFT City and Infocity
- Ongoing exercise programmes that need supervision and progression
- Later stages of post-surgical rehab, once hands-on care is no longer the priority
- Recurring problems you have had assessed before, flaring up while you are travelling or posted in another city
- A second opinion on a diagnosis or an exercise plan you are unsure about
When video is not the right tool
A first-time severe injury, a suspected fracture, or a problem that clearly needs hands-on examination deserves an in-person assessment, and we will say so rather than stretch a video call past what it can honestly deliver. If you are in North Ahmedabad, that usually means our Chandkheda clinic or a home visit. If you are elsewhere in India, you will get clear guidance on what kind of practitioner to see locally, plus what to ask them.
Making the most of your session
- Prop your phone up in landscape at roughly hip height, far enough back that your whole body fits the frame
- Choose a room with decent light and a few metres of clear space
- Wear fitted, comfortable clothing so movement is visible
- Keep your reports and medicine list within reach
- Ask a family member to hold the camera if balance is a concern
Who books virtual consultations
Working professionals across India who want an Ahmedabad physiotherapist they trust, patients continuing a plan after moving cities, and families abroad arranging care for parents back home, often pairing video reviews with home visits in North Ahmedabad. Wherever you are, the consultation runs the same way: honest assessment, a clear plan and no pretence that a screen can do what hands sometimes must.
What Patients Say
"Dr. Maitri Kothari is highly professional. I took 10 days of ultrasound and exercise treatment. I totally got well and healthy. Highly recommended!"
"My mother had knee replacement. Dr. Maitri's post-operative physiotherapy made her walk independently and completely recover. Very grateful!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Is online physiotherapy actually effective?
For many musculoskeletal problems, yes. Research on telerehabilitation shows outcomes comparable to in-person care for conditions where exercise and education are the main treatment, which covers a large share of back, neck and joint pain. Where hands-on care would clearly add value, we say so.
What do I need for the call?
A smartphone with a decent camera and data connection, a few metres of space, reasonable lighting and comfortable clothes. Nothing more technical than a normal video call.
Can you diagnose me over video?
A working diagnosis is usually possible from a careful history and watching you move, which is most of what an in-person first visit involves anyway. When the picture is unclear or imaging is needed, Dr. Maitri tells you exactly what to get and from whom, rather than guessing.
What if I turn out to need hands-on treatment?
You will be told plainly. Patients in North Ahmedabad are moved to the clinic or a home visit; patients elsewhere get guidance on finding the right local practitioner and a plan they can carry to them.
How do I pay for an online consultation?
Fees and payment details are confirmed on WhatsApp when you book, before the call, so you know the exact amount upfront.
Do you consult patients outside Gujarat?
Yes. Video consultations are open to patients anywhere in India, and time slots are arranged around the clinic's Monday to Saturday schedule.
Can you supervise my parents' exercises while I live abroad?
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests. Many families combine periodic video reviews with home visits in Chandkheda, Motera or Gandhinagar, so someone qualified has eyes on the recovery every week.