Telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

Aim: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of telerehabilitation for various musculoskeletal disorders during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis patients who underwent at well-established physiotherapy centre in Central India between 1st April – 30th June 2020. A team two experienced physiotherapists conducted one-on-one video-based sessions every patient. The main outcome measures included pain reduction using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), functional goals achieved, and patient satisfaction. treatment was determined based on change NPRS scores Wilcoxon signed-rank test. relationship percent score as well feedback obtained Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: Of 77 received study period, 31 undergoing rehabilitation satisfied eligibility criteria were included. There significant after (P < 0.0001). However, median number baseline differed insignificantly characteristics. distribution demonstrated moderately positive = 0.001). with low positive. Conclusion: Telerehabilitation resulted among scores, patient-reported goals, Hence, provided by trained physiotherapist can be an effective approach conservative management pain. KEY WORDS: Telerehabilitation, Musculoskeletal disorder, Back pain, COVID-19.