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Yes, you can talk to a physiotherapist in India online from anywhere. However, in the US, physical therapy is licensed state by state, and boards apply the rule of the state where the patient is physically located.
Before you book your care with Resolve360 (or any provider), check these two things:
Note: Resolve360’s care team automatically verifies both for your US state during your 100% free initial 1:1 consultation
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| Service Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Resolve360, operated by Rehabunified Private Limited (Bengaluru, India; US office in San Francisco) |
| First consultation | Free 1:1 live video call, 30 minutes |
| US prices | $48 per live session · $88 one-week plan · $258 four-week plan |
| Prices for family in India | ₹1,499 per live session · ₹499 home exercise plan |
| Payment | Self-pay; US insurance is not billed |
| Treatment while you're in the US | Depends on the therapist's authorization in the state where you are during the session |
Many NRIs want a physiotherapist who understands how they live: long desk hours on US time, calls with family in India late at night, and sometimes a preference for explaining pain in Hindi or another Indian language. Video care makes that easy to arrange.
The legal side is narrower. Most US state physical therapy boards follow the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy’s position that care happens where the patient is. A therapist providing physical therapy by telehealth must be licensed, or otherwise
authorized, in that state. Maryland, Washington, Arkansas and South Carolina all say this in their own guidance.
The Physical Therapy Compact lets US-licensed therapists practice in other member states, but it doesn’t help a therapist trained abroad until they first earn a US state license. An Indian BPT or MPT degree and Indian registration, on their own, don’t authorize treatment of a patient who is in Texas or New Jersey.
Resolve360’s care team confirms your US location before your consultation so it can tell you what’s available where you live. For an example of how one state’s rules apply, see online physical therapy in Maryland.
Resolve360’s first consultation is free. It’s a 30-minute one-on-one video call with a senior physical therapist. It typically covers:
The free call assesses fit. It isn’t a full treatment session and doesn’t replace a medical diagnosis. If online care isn’t right for you, the therapist will say so and suggest in-person care.
Video care has limits. A therapist can’t feel joint movement or use hands-on techniques. For many muscle and joint problems that matters less than people expect: a 2017 systematic review in Clinical Rehabilitation found real-time telerehabilitation comparable to usual care for improving physical function in musculoskeletal conditions. Read more on how telehealth compares with in-person physical therapy.
Resolve360’s therapists commonly work with:
Suitability depends on you, not the diagnosis label. Recent serious trauma, complete paralysis, or a condition where you can’t exercise safely alone usually needs in-person care.
India Standard Time runs 9.5 hours ahead of US Eastern and 12.5 hours ahead of Pacific during US daylight saving time, and 10.5 and 13.5 hours ahead the rest of the year. A 7:30 a.m. Eastern session is 6:00 p.m. in India in winter. Resolve360 books sessions for EST, CST and PST patients. Ask for two or three fixed weekly slots at your first call; consistency matters more for recovery than the exact hour.
Standard physical therapy in the US costs $150 to $200+ out-of-pocket. In contrast, Resolve360’s premium virtual care costs just $48 per session. For a fuller breakdown, see what physical therapy costs without insurance.
| Feature | Typical US Clinic (Self-Pay) | Typical Aggregator Apps | Resolve360 (Premium Virtual Care) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Assessment | $150+ (evaluation fee)5 | Varies; often a paid video consult | $0 (100% free) live 1-on-1 video call with a senior physical therapist |
| Session Cost | $150 – $200+ per session5 | Varies by platform | $48 per live 1-on-1 session (30–50 min) |
| Short plans | Varies by clinic | Varies by platform | $88 one-week · $258 four-week (4 live sessions) |
| Therapists | Clinic staff | Often independent practitioners listed on the platform | In-house physical therapists |
| Travel | Drive, park, waiting room | None | None; join from home or office |
| Insurance | Often billed; copays apply | Usually self-pay | Self-pay; ask your HSA/FSA administrator |
| Hands-on treatment | Available | Not available | Not available; in-person referral when needed |
Exact pricing depends on your condition and how many sessions you need. The free consultation explains costs before you commit.
This is one of the most common reasons NRIs contact Resolve360. If your parents live in India, they’re treated by India-based physiotherapists under Indian rules, and you can book and pay from the US. For patients in India, a personalized home exercise plan is ₹499 and a live 1:1 session is ₹1,499, with the first consultation free. See online physiotherapy in India.
Many families join the session from both countries so the person in the US hears the plan first-hand. A care manager handles reminders and rescheduling, which helps when you can’t be there in person.
It’s a good fit if your problem is a common muscle or joint issue, you’re comfortable exercising on camera, and you value a therapist who understands your context. It’s a weaker fit if you need hands-on treatment, can’t exercise safely without someone present, or need care billed to US insurance.
Resolve360’s therapists are employed in-house rather than listed on a marketplace, and care follows a protocol-driven method protected by Indian Patent No. 596041.6 The company has delivered more than 2 million rehabilitation sessions.
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A live 1:1 video consultation with a senior physical therapist. Customized plans from $48 per session.
Exact pricing depends on your specific condition and clinical severity.
Yes, but only if they are authorized or licensed to provide care in the specific US state where you are physically located during the session. US state boards apply the patient’s location. Resolve360’s care team confirms your US state before your free consultation and before any treatment starts.
Not on its own. To practice in a US state, a physiotherapist trained in India needs that state’s license, which usually involves a credential review and passing the National Physical Therapy Examination. When you consult online from the US, ask whether your therapist holds a license or compact privilege for your state.
Yes. Resolve360’s first 30-minute one-on-one video consultation is free. It helps decide whether online care suits your condition before you pay for anything.
While a typical out-of-pocket physical therapy session in the US costs $150 to $200+, Resolve360 offers premium, clinical-grade 1-on-1 live sessions for just $48 per session for patients located in the USA. Your first 30-minute initial assessment is always 100% free ($0).
Yes, this is very common. You can book and pay securely from the US while your parents take the sessions in India. Because your parents are physically located in India, local Indian pricing applies to them (₹1,499 per session). You can even join the same live video call from the US to stay directly involved in their care plan.
Yes. Resolve360 runs its own proprietary platform with strict information security management. Your video sessions and health records are heavily protected in alignment with India’s DPDP Act 2023 and the EU GDPR safeguards, ensuring your data is 100% private and shared only with your direct care team.
For most musculoskeletal issues, a hands-on examination is not strictly necessary. A skilled physical therapist can evaluate your condition by taking a detailed medical history and visually observing your joint mobility and movement patterns on camera. If your condition requires urgent in-person care, our team will immediately let you know during your free consultation.
Yes! We understand it is often easier to explain your pain in your native language. Resolve360’s in-house therapists speak several languages, so our care team can match you with a senior physical therapist who speaks fluent Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, or English.
No. Resolve360 offers flexible scheduling specifically designed for international patients. You can book regular slots that comfortably fit your US workday or evening, whether you are on EST, CST, or PST time zones.
Yes, this is very common. You can book and pay securely from the US while your parents take the sessions in India. Because your parents are physically located in India, local Indian pricing applies to them. You can even join the same live video call from the US to stay directly involved in their care plan.
meet your expert
Dr. Apoorva Shrivastava is a senior physical therapist, clinical rehabilitation leader and Founder & CEO of Resolve360 with 20+ years of experience in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. She has supported 50,000+ patients globally and has experience across 250+ conditions, including chronic pain, sciatica, disc bulge, frozen shoulder, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. She holds a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy from Saveetha Medical College and a Master’s in Advancing Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University, UK, with a major focus on Neuro Physiotherapy. Her experience includes St Helier’s Hospital, NHS, UK, PAN-India clinical training and leadership involving 500+ physical therapist across India.
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