In-Home Telerehabilitation for Post-Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study

• Published in: International journal of telerehabilitation Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 9 - 16
• Main Authors: Tousignant, Michel, Boissy, Patrick, Corriveau, Hélène, Moffet, Hélène, Cabana, François
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 04.09.2009; Hawaii Pacific University Library
• Subjects: Videoconferencing; Telerehabilitation; Total Knee Arthroplasty; Physical Therapy

The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of in-home telerehabilitation as an alternative to conventional rehabilitation services following knee arthroplasty. Five community-living elders who had knee arthroplasty were recruited prior to discharge from an acute care hospital. A pre/p...