Telerehabilitation following fast-track total knee arthroplasty is effective and safe: a randomized controlled trial with the ReHub® platform.
Montse NuevoDaniel Rodríguez-RodríguezRicardo JaureguiNúria Fabrellas PadrésAdelaida ZabaleguiMarco ContiSalvi Prat-FabregatPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2023)
Interactive telerehabilitation with ReHub® during a post-TKA exercise program is effective, safe, and well-received by patients. It provides real-time performance feedback and ensures communication. Quadriceps strength and adherence to the exercise plan are improved with ReHub®.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONTelerehabilitation platforms can be introduced into fast-track total knee arthroplasty protocols to monitor home-based exercise programmes without compromising efficacy and safety.Telerehabilitation and remote patient monitoring contribute to obtaining high levels of adherence to exercise plans, which is a current challenge faced by rehabilitation professionals.Real-time biofeedback on exercise performance facilitates correct exercise performance and motivates the patient.This technology allows professionals to monitor and adjust the patient's therapy remotely and avoid unnecessary travel.