telerehabilitation
Distance-based physical therapy
Telerehabilitation is the delivery of rehabilitation services remotely, using telecommunications technology.
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists conduct sessions via video, guide exercises, and monitor patient progress without in-person visits: After her stroke, she did telerehabilitation three times a week from home.
The practice expanded significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Treatment restoring bodily function
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- cardiopulmonaryConcerning heart and lungs
- vestibularOf the balance organ
- post-surgicalFollowing a medical operation
assessment · intervention · patient-centered · adherence · progression · modalities
Post-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
- independenceFreedom from external control
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
resilience · neuroplasticity · relearning · adaptation · self-management · follow-up
Mental health via distance
- telehealthMedical care delivered remotely
- videoconferencingRemote visual group communication
- home-basedLocated at residence
- distanceSpace between two points
online · telepractice · teleconsultation · synchronous · asynchronous · web-based · platform · connectivity
Body-mounted tech devices
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- appsMobile software, briefly
- gamificationAdding play mechanics elsewhere
- accelerometerDevice measuring motion forces
smartwatch · tablet · webcam · avatar · exergames
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- cardiopulmonaryConcerning heart and lungs
- vestibularOf the balance organ
post-surgical · assessment · intervention · patient-centered · adherence · progression · modalities
convalescence
Post-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
- independenceFreedom from external control
milestone · resilience · neuroplasticity · relearning · adaptation · self-management · follow-up
teletherapy
Mental health via distance
- telehealthMedical care delivered remotely
- videoconferencingRemote visual group communication
- home-basedLocated at residence
distance · online · telepractice · teleconsultation · synchronous · asynchronous · web-based · platform · connectivity · internet
cost-effective
Giving good return cheaply
- homeboundConfined to one's residence
wearables
Body-mounted tech devices
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- appsMobile software, briefly
- gamificationAdding play mechanics elsewhere
accelerometer · smartwatch · tablet · webcam · avatar · exergames
telerehabilitationinpatient rehabilitation
Overnight facility-based recovery treatment
manual therapy · home visits · physical therapy clinic · rehabilitation center
tele, telecast, telegram, telegraph, telegraphy, telemetry, telepathy, telephone, telephony