Background: Telerehabilitation
has gained prominence as an alternative mode of physiotherapy service delivery,
particularly in India where geographical diversity, limited specialist access,
and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need for remote rehabilitation services.
Objective: To assess the awareness, utilization patterns, perceived
effectiveness, and barriers related to Telerehabilitation among Indian Physiotherapists.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among registered Physiotherapists
across India using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive
statistics were used for data analysis.
Results: Out
of 182 respondents, 76.4% were aware of Telerehabilitation, while only
49.5% reported active utilization. Telerehabilitation was predominantly
used for musculoskeletal conditions (71.1%). Major barriers included lack of
hands-on assessment (73.6%), patient non-compliance (56.6%), and inadequate
formal training (48.9%).
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