TELEREHABILITATION

This study tested whether a web-based telerehabilitation program could help young adults with postural problems like forward head posture, lordosis, and kyphosis. Forty university students were split into two groups: one did home exercises on their own, and the other followed a g…

This study tested a technology-based program (T-FAME) that helps heart failure patients and their families manage care at home after a hospital stay. The program uses a smartphone app to support self-care and family involvement, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce hospit…

This study tested whether playing special rehabilitative games (SmartPose) could help stroke survivors recover arm and hand function. 34 people who had an ischemic stroke took part. One group did standard therapy plus SmartPose games, while the other did only standard therapy. Th…

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual reality exercise program done at home could improve exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis. 36 kids aged 12-16 were split into two groups: one used VR headsets for team activities, the other did standard online exercises. Th…

This study tested whether adding telerehabilitation (remote coaching) to home exercises helps teens with mild scoliosis more than standard home exercises alone. Twenty-nine adolescents aged 10-18 with mild curves participated. Researchers measured posture, pain, body image, and q…

This study tested whether doing neck exercises at home through video calls works as well as seeing a physiotherapist in person for text neck syndrome. Thirty-one university students with neck pain from smartphone use were split into two groups: one did exercises via telerehabilit…

This study tested whether a home-based exercise program, delivered online, could help people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have a lung condition called interstitial lung disease. Ten participants did breathing and trunk exercises via video. The goal was to see if it improved…

This study tested a home-based exercise program for people who had severe COVID-19. Twenty survivors used a smartwatch and video calls to guide their recovery. The goal was to see if it improved their walking distance, strength, and quality of life compared to usual care.

This study looked at whether physical rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement surgery is better than no rehabilitation for helping people with daily activities like walking and getting in and out of a car. 169 adults who had hip or knee replacement due to osteoarthritis took…