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Does Telerehabilitation Help in Reducing Disability among People with Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Preliminary Study

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  • Hana Alsobayel

    (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
    Research Chair for Healthcare Innovation, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia)

  • Faris Alodaibi

    (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ali Albarrati

    (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia)

  • Norah Alsalamah

    (Saudi Physical Therapy Association, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia)

  • Fadwa Alhawas

    (Saudi Physical Therapy Association, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ahmed Alhowimel

    (Department of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Introduction : During the coronavirus pandemic, an initiative was launched in Saudi Arabia to provide telerehabilitation for people with musculoskeletal conditions who were unable to access in-person physiotherapy due to the associated lockdown. The purpose of this study was to explore the therapeutic impact and acceptability of telerehabilitation among the Saudi population. Methods : Ninety-five participants were recruited through an online advertisement and received a physiotherapy consultation and interventions via an online video conference platform (Google Meet). Following screening for red flags, participants received tailored education and conditioning exercises 2–3 times a week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures were recorded at baseline and 6 weeks and comprised the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, Patient-Specific Functional Scale, Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire and a satisfaction survey. Results : The most frequent musculoskeletal conditions reported were lower back (37%), knee (14%) and neck (10%) pain and post-operative conditions (15%). Participants showed significant improvements in outcomes at the end of the program ( p < 0.001) with effect sizes ranging from 0.6 to −1.9 and reported a high level of satisfaction with the telerehabilitation intervention. Conclusion: This study showed that telerehabilitation was an acceptable method of providing physiotherapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in Saudi Arabia.

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  • Hana Alsobayel & Faris Alodaibi & Ali Albarrati & Norah Alsalamah & Fadwa Alhawas & Ahmed Alhowimel, 2021. "Does Telerehabilitation Help in Reducing Disability among People with Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Preliminary Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2021:i:1:p:72-:d:708441
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    1. Błażej Cieślik & Tomasz Kuligowski & Luisa Cacciante & Pawel Kiper, 2023. "The Impact of Personality Traits on Patient Satisfaction after Telerehabilitation: A Comparative Study of Remote and Face-to-Face Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation during COVID-19 Lockdown," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-10, March.
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