Comparing Telerehabilitation and Home-based Exercise for Shoulder Disorders .
Comparing Telerehabilitation and Home-based Exercise for Shoulder Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil . 2024 Nov;105(11):2214-2223.Seven studies including 508 patients with shoulder disorders were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing telerehabilitation vs. home-based exercise. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain relief, range of motion (flexion, abduction, external and internal rotation), functional outcomes (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire), and quality of life (EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnaire). Telerehabilitation showed superior improvements in range of motion, functional outcomes, and quality of life, while its effect on pain relief was comparable to home-based exercise except when continued for over 12 weeks, where it was significantly more effective. These findings suggest that telerehabilitation provides enhanced rehabilitation benefits compared to traditional home-based exercises for shoulder disorders, especially when sustained over time.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics