Is online physiotherapy as effective as face to face physio?

Online Physiotherapy is a remote version of face to face physiotherapy assessment and treatment. It is known by a few names such as virtual physio or even telephysio. Put simply this is Physio done via video over the internet. This video looks at a systematic review of how effective this type of physiotherapy can be for musculoskeletal injuries to answer the question, “Is online physiotherapy as effective as face to face physio?”

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The content in this video is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to replace a physiotherapy or medical consultation.

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Cottrell, M. A., Galea, O. A., O’Leary, S. P., Hill, A. J., & Russell, T. G. (2017). Real-time telerehabilitation for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is effective and comparable to standard practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical rehabilitation, 31(5), 625-638.