Overview
The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of utilizing a telehealth rehabilitation platform to increase patient access for individuals who have undergone orthopedic surgery.
Patient participants will be seen via telehealth until they are able to be seen by an in-person physical therapist of their choice.
Provider participants will be the physical therapist who are providing physical therapy services through the telehealth application.
Data collection:
Patient and provider post surveys Home program and scheduled visit compliance rate Healthcare information in keeping with Stand of care physical therapy practices
Feasibility criteria will be assessed to determine whether this modality improves physical therapy access for patients living in rural areas.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients that are candidates for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Visual impairment greater than 20/200 with the use of corrective lenses
- Does not own or have consistent access to a phone with data capabilities
- Has been informed by their healthcare provider that they should not participate in physical therapy services
- Participants can be excluded from the study at any time if the physical therapist determines the patient is not an appropriate candidate for telehealth therapy.