The physiotherapy assessment s such as pain , swelling , range of motion , muscle strength , balance , gait and functional assessment demonstrated good concurrent validity .
Conclusion TR-based physiotherapy assessment was technically feasible with overall good concurrent validity and excellent reliability , except for lumbar spine posture , orthopaedic special tests , neurodynamic testa and scar assessment
Purpose The purpose of this review is to systematic ally explore and summarise the validity and reliability of telerehabilitation (TR)-based physiotherapy assessment for musculoskeletal disorders .
High burden of musculoskeletal conditions: a problem that has only recently come to recognition
Objectives : Musculoskeletal conditions have only recently been acknowledged and research on their burden is scarce in the Middle East and North African ( MENA ) region . For the first time , a population based study was conducted in Lebanon to assess the prevalence , level of disability , and health seeking behaviours related to musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic disorders . Methods : A r and om sample of 500 participants aged ≥ 15 years from Southern Lebanon was interviewed using the COPCORD ( Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Diseases ) question naire . Results : The prevalence of current musculoskeletal pain was 31.2 % [ CI ( 27.0–35.2 % ) ] . Being a female [ OR=1.8 , CI ( 1.2–2.8 ) ] and of advancing age [ OR=1.03 , CI ( 1.01–1.05 ) ] were the only significant factors associated with current musculoskeletal pain . Prevalence of current functional disability was 6.4 % [ CI ( 4.2–8.5 % ) ] . Around quarter ( 26.0 % ) [ CI ( 22.3–30.1 % ) ] of our sample sought some kind of treatment . The overall prevalence rate of rheumatic disease was 17.0 % [ CI ( 13.7–20.3 % ) ] . Discussion : Our findings indicate that musculoskeletal conditions are common in Lebanon . This is a timely public health issue that needs further investigation and solid recognition by health authorities . Community-based interventions should target patients to prompt them to seek early help in order to prevent the development of musculoskeletal pain into disorders
The physiotherapy assessment s such as pain , swelling , range of motion , muscle strength , balance , gait and functional assessment demonstrated good concurrent validity .
Conclusion TR-based physiotherapy assessment was technically feasible with overall good concurrent validity and excellent reliability , except for lumbar spine posture , orthopaedic special tests , neurodynamic testa and scar assessment
Purpose The purpose of this review is to systematic ally explore and summarise the validity and reliability of telerehabilitation (TR)-based physiotherapy assessment for musculoskeletal disorders .