Organizing Your Time Between the Clinic and Remote Follow-Up: Method and Planning

During the webinar “How and why to schedule remote rehabilitation” with Emmanuelle Attia, one key question kept coming up among practitioners:

👉 “How do you organize your time between the clinic and remote follow-up?”

This question is particularly relevant for physical therapists who want to integrate remote follow-up into their daily practice while preserving the quality of follow-up, the progression of exercises, and the profitability of the clinic. Emmanuelle details her experience, describing her weekly organization, her follow-up methods, and the benefits for patients and the practitioner.

A dedicated weekly schedule to maximize efficiency

To optimize her time, Emmanuelle reserves two half-days per week solely for remote follow-up, the equivalent of one full day dedicated to programming and managing digital patients.

Why this organization is effective

1. Maximum focus on programming
   
   

   • Emmanuelle plans 4 weeks of follow-up at a time, which allows for optimal and consistent progression for each patient.
     
     

   • Example: when a patient is working on recovering from a sports injury, she can adjust the loads and progression of exercises week by week, ensuring highly precise follow-up.
     
     

   • Working week by week would be less effective, especially when the number of patients exceeds 10 or 15, because it would be difficult to maintain the overall consistency of the program.
     
     
     

2. Optimized time in the clinic
   
   

   • In-person consultations are now reserved for assessments and follow-ups requiring direct contact, especially with elite athletes or patients needing precise technical adjustments.
     
     

   • Assessments are now 1 hour, compared with 30 minutes previously, which increases their clinical and financial value.
     
     

   • Thanks to patient empowerment, you can free up clinic time and choose either to increase the number of assessments by +30% to boost your revenue, or enjoy lighter days without reducing your turnover.
     
     
     

3. Simplified daily follow-up
   
   

   • In addition to the programming half-days, Emmanuelle spends about 1 hour per day checking platform notifications, answering patient questions, and analyzing exercise progress.
     
     

   • This daily routine ensures responsive, personalized follow-up, even remotely, and makes it possible to quickly detect any problem or delay in the exercises.
     
     
     

Concrete benefits for the practitioner

1. Time and efficiency gains
   
   

   • Centralizing programming on a single day reduces fragmentation and mental load.
     
     

   • Multi-week planning avoids having to redo the programming every week.
     
     
     

2. Improved follow-up quality
   
   

   • Patients benefit from a structured and progressive program, with precise tracking of loads and progression.
     
     

   • Daily exercise checks make it possible to intervene quickly if a patient encounters a difficulty or is not following the program correctly.
     
     
     

3. Increased profitability
   
   

   • 1-hour assessments are better valued than several 30-minute consultations.
     
     

   • Multi-week planning makes it possible to manage a larger number of remote patients without proportionally increasing working time.
     
     
     

Benefits for patients

1. Structured and progressive follow-up
   
   

   • Each patient receives a clear, evolving program adapted to their level and specific needs.
     
     

   • Progress is visible week after week, reinforcing motivation and engagement.
     
     
     

2. Availability and responsiveness
   
   

   • Daily checks and notifications make it possible to respond quickly to questions and difficulties encountered.
     
     
     

3. Flexibility and autonomy
   
   

   • Patients can perform their exercises according to their schedule, without traveling to the clinic.
     
     

   • The Andrew® platform tracks performance, comments, and adherence to programs.

💡 Example Andrew®: More than 3,150 sessions carried out with Andrew® per week on average.

In summary

• Reserving 2 half-days per week for remote follow-up optimizes time and focus.
  
  

• Planning 4 weeks of programs at a time ensures consistent and personalized progression.
  
  

• Daily checking enables responsive follow-up and strengthens patient adherence.
  
  

• 1-hour in-clinic assessments combined with remote programming increase profitability and clinical value.
  
  

• Andrew® facilitates remote patient follow-up, communication, and progression.

💡 96,692 exercises prescribed in October 2025 on Andrew®

Any other questions? Check out our other articles or contact a therapist directly via Andrew®.

After exploring how Andrew® fits into the daily clinic workflow to structure care and gain efficiency, it is just as essential to focus on planning remote follow-ups.

Because while the platform already simplifies the management of assessments and programs, its real strength also lies in the ability to organize follow-up over time, in a clear and recurring way.

During the webinar, Emmanuelle explains her method for planning remote programs, a key point in organizing her practice and retaining her patients.
For her, the structure must be clear, repeatable, and efficient, for both the practitioner and the patient.

A simple and effective monthly planning model

“I plan it every time over 4 weeks, and so I do a monthly sale of the program. After that, it rarely stops at 4 weeks: sometimes it lasts 2 months, sometimes 12 weeks, it depends on the patient, but in any case I do 4 weeks at a time.”

This choice of monthly-cycle planning allows her to combine clarity for the patient and smooth management for the therapist.
The patient has a clear time reference, with full visibility into their progress. On her side, Emmanuelle can easily adjust the load, the progression, and the goals at each new cycle.

💡 Patients on the Andrew® platform follow their program for an average of 20 to 30 minutes per session, which allows regular and effective follow-up of their rehabilitation.

Why four weeks?

This format is not chosen at random. According to Emmanuelle, a 4-week cycle represents the minimum duration to observe real progress while remaining motivating for the patient.

A shorter cycle would not provide enough perspective to measure progress, while a longer cycle could discourage the patient or make follow-up management heavier.
Thus, monthly planning offers a balance between rigor and flexibility:

• Rigor, because progress is planned and monitored week by week;
  
  

• Flexibility, because each cycle end allows the patient to be reassessed and the exercises to be adjusted based on feedback and needs.
  
  

💡 For mild musculoskeletal conditions, rehabilitation programs are most often between 4 and 6 weeks, but several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of protocols carried out over 4 weeks, especially to improve function and stability.

A monthly sale and follow-up model

Each cycle corresponds to a monthly sale of the program.
This logic simplifies the relationship with the patient: it creates a habit, a natural continuity, and strengthens long-term engagement.

Rather than selling a vague all-in-one package, Emmanuelle prefers a clear and transparent model:
➡️ One cycle = one month = a complete, personalized, and reassessed program.

This system values the practitioner’s work, while giving the patient the feeling of progressive and controlled support.

💡 Several studies have shown that patient empowerment, particularly through self-management and therapeutic education programs, significantly improves quality of life and self-efficacy in rehabilitation.

Adapting the duration to the patient

Even though the basic structure is monthly, the total duration varies depending on the patient profile. Some programs span 8 to 12 weeks, especially for longer rehabilitation or specific performance goals. Others are limited to 4 to 6 weeks, when the need is more targeted.

According to Emmanuelle, the important thing is to keep a clear framework, while adjusting the duration to the patient’s actual progress.

The benefits of this organization

For the practitioner:

• A lighter mental load: everything is planned over 4 weeks, then reassessed.
  
  

• Optimized time management: planning is concentrated in defined slots, without weekly fragmentation.
  
  

• A replicable method: the same pattern applies to all patients, while keeping a wide margin for personalization.
  
  
  

For the patient:

• Clear visibility on progress and goals.
  
  

• A motivating routine, paced by regular milestones.
  
  

• A feeling of continuous support, thanks to notifications and feedback on Andrew®.
  
  

💡 Andrew® example: 98.73% patient satisfaction among 45,660 voting patients. 

In summary

• Standardized planning over 4 weeks: balance between rigor and adaptability.
  
  

• Systematic monthly reassessment to maintain motivation and adjust progression.
  
  

• Clear, transparent business model aligned with a monthly subscription logic.
  
  

• Follow-up made easier thanks to Andrew®, allowing remote adjustment of exercises based on patient feedback.
  
  Any other questions? Check out our other articles or contact a therapist directly via Andrew®.