Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America
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Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am · May 2021
ReviewTelemedicine for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Postoperative Rehabilitation.
Telehealth visits result in high-quality care, with high patient and provider satisfaction. Strong evidence suggests that virtual physical therapy is noninferior to conventional face-to-face physical therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. ⋯ The novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has led to improved reimbursement for telehealth visits and accelerated widespread implementation of telemedicine. This article establishes experience and evidence-based practice guidelines for conducting telemedicine visits, with emphasis on the virtual physical examination.