How much does home physiotherapy cost in India?

Home physiotherapy visit rates in India depend heavily on the city. In Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, expect ₹800 to ₹2,000 per visit. In Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai, rates are typically ₹600 to ₹1,200. In tier-2 cities like Vijayawada, Coimbatore, or Jaipur, ₹400 to ₹800 per visit is common.

These rates are typically 20 to 50% higher than clinic-based physiotherapy because the therapist travels to your home. The visit duration varies widely, from 20 minutes (essentially a supervised exercise session) to a full 45 to 60 minute treatment session. Always ask about session duration, not just the per-visit rate.

App-based home physiotherapy services (like those aggregating freelance therapists) may offer lower per-visit rates, but you often get a different therapist each time, shorter sessions, and no continuity of treatment plan.

When home physiotherapy is sold per visit, neither you nor the therapist has a commitment to a full treatment plan. The therapist tells you to "continue for a few more sessions" but the total cost remains unknown. This leads to two common problems:

First, patients stop too early. When you are paying ₹800 per visit with no end in sight, it is natural to stop once the worst pain subsides. But partial treatment leads to relapse, and you end up paying for a second round of treatment months later.

Second, there is no accountability for outcomes. A per-visit therapist has a financial incentive to keep you coming, not to get you better within a defined timeframe. A package, by contrast, aligns the therapist's incentive with yours: achieve meaningful improvement within a set number of sessions.

Nuprana sells home physiotherapy as condition-specific packages, not per visit. Each session is 45 minutes to 1 hour, recommended daily on consecutive days. Here is the pricing:

Spine & Joint (neck pain, back pain, sciatica, disc problems, frozen shoulder, knee pain, arthritis): 14 sessions at ₹8,500. Ortho post-op (ACL, knee/hip replacement, spine surgery, fractures): 21 sessions at ₹12,500. Neuro rehab (stroke, paralysis, Parkinson's, cerebral palsy): 30 sessions at ₹18,000. Geriatric rehab (deconditioning, balance issues, fall prevention): 30 sessions at ₹18,000. Cancer rehab (lymphedema, myalgia, pain): 30 sessions at ₹18,000. Cardiac rehab (post bypass, angioplasty): 30 sessions at ₹18,000.

The package duration is tailored to the condition. Spine and joint problems typically resolve in 2 weeks of daily treatment. Post-surgical rehab needs 3 weeks. Neurological and complex conditions need a month of daily work. You know the total cost before you start.

Most patients see significant improvement within their package. Extensions are recommended for a small percentage of patients, and those who are recommended extensions almost always continue because the improvement is evident.

For conditions that can be managed via video, online physiotherapy packages cost 20% less than homecare. Nuprana's online packages: Spine & Joint at ₹6,800, Ortho post-op at ₹10,000, Neuro/Geriatric/Cancer/Cardiac rehab at ₹14,400.

Online works well for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, and the later phases of post-surgical and neurological rehabilitation. For conditions requiring hands-on assistance (early stroke recovery, immediate post-surgical care), homecare is more appropriate initially, with a possible transition to online later.

When comparing home physiotherapy options, consider total treatment cost (not just per-visit rate), session duration (a 20-minute visit at ₹500 is more expensive per-minute than a 60-minute session at ₹600), whether you get the same therapist each time, and whether there is a structured treatment plan with clear goals.

The cheapest per-visit rate is not always the best value. A ₹400 visit that lasts 20 minutes with a rotating therapist and no plan will cost more in total (and deliver less) than a structured package with daily 45 to 60 minute sessions from the same physiotherapist.

See our pricing page for all Nuprana package rates. For broader cost comparisons, read our guide on physiotherapy costs in India or our guide on insurance coverage for physiotherapy.