Treatment Frequency & Schedule Calculator
Calculate recommended treatment frequency, total sessions, and projected end date based on condition type, severity, and clinical protocol guidelines.
Formulas Used
Total Sessions:
Total Sessions = Recommended Weeks (condition × severity) × Sessions Per Week
Recommended Weeks (evidence-based lookup table):
| Condition | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute | 2 wks | 4 wks | 6 wks |
| Sub-Acute | 4 wks | 8 wks | 12 wks |
| Chronic | 6 wks | 12 wks | 20 wks |
| Preventive | 4 wks | 4 wks | 6 wks |
| Neurological | 8 wks | 16 wks | 24 wks |
Total Treatment Hours:
Total Hours = (Total Sessions × Session Duration) ÷ 60
Adherence-Adjusted End Date:
Expected Sessions = Total Sessions × 0.80 (80% adherence rate)
Missed Sessions = Total Sessions − Expected Sessions
Extra Days = Missed Sessions × (7 ÷ Sessions Per Week)
Load Ratio (Overtreatment Check):
Load Ratio = User Sessions Per Week ÷ Recommended Sessions Per Week
Warning if Load Ratio > 1.5 (overtreatment) or < 0.5 (undertreatment)
Phase Split: Phase 1 = 40% | Phase 2 = 35% | Phase 3 = 25% of total sessions
Assumptions & References
- Protocol durations derived from APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines and WHO Rehabilitation Guidelines (2023).
- Recommended session frequencies based on systematic reviews in physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine.
- 80% adherence rate reflects published literature average (Jack et al., 2010; Meichenbaum & Turk, 1987).
- Phase breakdown (40/35/25) follows standard rehabilitation periodization models.
- Overtreatment threshold (Load Ratio > 1.5) based on tissue recovery and fatigue research.
- This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. Always consult a licensed clinician for individualized treatment plans.
- Session scheduling assumes a rolling 7-day cycle; public holidays and clinician availability are not accounted for.