Covid-19 Outbreak Highlights: Importance of Home- Based Rehabilitation in Orthopedic Surgery

Authors

  • Ali Parsa Orthopedic Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  • Amin Azhari Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Irann
Abstract:

Effectiveness of rehabilitation process is undeniable in many musculoskeletal and joint conditions. There are increasing evidences that elecronic visits and tele-rehabalition programs are useful. When social distancing policies limit orthopedic surgeons to use hospital or clinic-based rehabilitation, developing of Home-based & Tele-rehabilitation modalities are highly recommended by Orthopedic surgeons , physiatrists and physiotherapists societies.

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Journal title

volume 8  issue Covid-19 Special Issue

pages  317- 318

publication date 2020-04-01

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