Tele-rehabilitation in Knee Osteo Arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease with an inflammatory component that starts from the matrix of the articular cartilage. Females are affected more than males and they have marked locomotor disabilities. Moreover, OA patients suffer from a range of extra-articular symptoms which also leads to functional impairment and disability such as fatigue, depression, anxiety, fear of movement, physical inactivity, and decreased muscle strength. OA management with physical therapy and exercise is recognized as the cornerstone of conservative and self-treatment for this chronic disease. The concept of telerehabilitation has been introduced in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, which combines telemedicine and rehabilitation interventions to support ongoing rehabilitation services for patients.