Musculoskeletal

@ctivehip Tele-rehabilitation (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Web based platform.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and patients after a hip replacement.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a platform for hosting and following a 12-wee multidisciplinary program consisting of physical exercise and occupational therapy video-recorded rehabilitation programmes, as well as a number of videos with general recommendations on the recovery process.

Bari Shoulder Telemedicine Examination Protocol (B-STEP) (EN)

by Moretti, L., Bizzoca, D. et al.
July 20, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment protocol.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a set protocol for the standardization of remote examination of the shoulder.

BurnCase 3D Mobile Edition (EN)

by RISC Software GmbH

TYPE OF TOOL: Mobile App (Apple).
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians / doctors.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a method of estimating the size of burns using a mobile app. Has been used as part of a telemedicine protocol in burn care.

Cardiio App - Heart Rate Monitor (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone Application (Apple).
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for the general public.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Uses the phone camera to measure pulse with an associated app to track data. Has a free and a Pro paid version.

Effectiveness of an interprofessional assessment and management approach for people with chronic low back disorders delivered via virtual care: A randomized controlled trial pilot intervention (EN)

by Lovo, S., Imeah, B., et al.
June 05, 2024

TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides evidence of the effectiveness for telerehabilitation interventions in chronic low back pain treatment.

Fitbit Wearable - 2-Minute Walk Test (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Wearable activity monitor.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for all ages.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides digital tracking of activity. Found to be sufficiently accurate for tracking steps during the 2-Minute Walk Test.

Glove Rehabilitation Application for Stroke Patients (GRASP) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Modified SaeboGlove for home VR use.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for stroke patients.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Incorporates the SaeboVR software using Kinect-based motion capture to allow virtual practice of IADLs while patient is at home. Can be used both asynchronous and synchronous with telerehabilitation.

Goniometer Pro App (EN)

by Digiflex Labs

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone App.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A digital app that uses the phone’s built in accelerometer sensor and display to show a measured angle.

How to Conduct a Telehealth Wheelchair Assessment (EN)

by Ana Brown & Shannon Rothschild, Independent Rehabilitation Services
October 01, 2020

TYPE OF TOOL: Practical Guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of how to conduct a Telehealth wheelchair assessment including links to instructional videos.

Introducing a Simple Tool of Patient Self-Assessment of Wrist Range of Motion (EN)

by Stumpfe, M.C., Beneke, K., et al.
July 05, 2024

TYPE OF TOOL: Self-Assessment Goniometer.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a description of an in house developed goniometer template used for the self-assessment of wrist range of motion during remote assessments.  

iTug (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Clinical test.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an assessment of balance and mobility. This instrumented version uses sensors to measure movement.

KiReS: Kinect Based Telerehabilitation System (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Telerehabilitation based movement tracking system.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for physiotherapists.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an online system for therapist to guide and track exercises remotely.

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Motion detection technology.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides clinicians and researchers the ability to measure client movements non-invasively. This technology has recently been adapted with the goal of securing elderly people by monitoring for falls.

MiGo Wearable (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Wearable sensor.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The system consists of two wristwatches and a sensor strapped around each angle. Provides movement tracking and reports, as well feedback.

Modified Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity Assessment for Telerehabilitation (FM-tele) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment tool.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for stroke patients.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A modified version of the lower extremity portion of the FM (FM-tele), created for telerehabilitation.

Modified Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment for Telerehabilitation (tUEFMA) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Clinical assessment.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A modified version of the upper extremity portion of the FM (tUEFMA), created for telerehabilitation. The second evidence article contains a Spanish translation.

My Jump Lab (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone Application.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians, coaches, and athletes.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides portable measurement of ROM, jump height, and other sports performance measures.

Online Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Questionnaire.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for patients with pain.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A 15 item scale used to assess pain.

OpenPose (EN)

by Viso.AI
January 23, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Software.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Software that can be used to estimate human pose, orientation, and movement.

Protocol for Administering Telehealth Home (PATH)Assessments (EN)

by McBride, C., Story, S., et al.
May 11, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment Protocol.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians doing home assessments.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a detailed protocol for completing telehealth assessments, including consent, preparedness checklists, and guidelines.

Remote Musculoskeletal Assessment Framework (EN)

by Murray, T., Murray, G., & Murray, J.
January 19, 2021

TYPE OF TOOL: Remote practice framework.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an evidence based framework and guide for remote consultation techniques and musculoskeletal conditions.  

SELFBACK Application (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Mobile Application.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clients with back pain.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an AI-based self-management app that provides users with weekly and individually tailored plans for physical activity, strength and flexibility exercises, and educational messages. Also contains goal setting, mindfulness, and sleep reminders.

STEGA (Standardized Tracing Evaluation and Grapheme Assessment) (EN)

by Platform STL

TYPE OF TOOL: An iPad app using Apple Pencil.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for children.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A tool for rapid quantitative assessment of fine motor control and handwriting.

TeGeCoach (Telephone Health Coaching and Remote Exercise Monitoring for Peripheral Artery Disease) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Rehabilitation Program.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a year long telephone-based monitoring program to both change unhealthy habits and improve health outcomes in patients with peripheral Artery Disease. Participants are able to self-monitor their physical activity and receive feedback from their coaches.

Telemedicine Management of Musculoskeletal Issues (EN)

by Yedlinsky, N.T., & Peebles, R. L.
January 12, 2021

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of assessment considerations for musculoskeletal telemedicine.

Tele-Rehab 2.0 (EN)

by University of Alberta

TYPE OF TOOL: Platform / Portal
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and clients.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a portal for clinicians and experts to reach rural or remote clients. Has a shortlist of assessments and training programs.

Telerehabilitation Questionnaire (TRQ) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Questionnaire.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for adults.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A seven item questionnaire rated on a 6-point scale used to evaluate the experience with a telehealth session.

The Mobile-Based 6-Minute Walk Test (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Clinical Assessment.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a test of aerobic capacity and endurance. This smartphone app based version enables clinicians to assess clients remotely.

The Telemedicine Hand Examination (EN)

by Wainberg, M.C., Jurisson, M.L., Johnson, S.E., & Jeffrey, B.
October 01, 2020

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment Guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an assessment guideline for virtual hand examinations. Focus is on the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand.

The Telemedicine Musculoskeletal Examination (EN)

by The Mayo Clinic
August 01, 2020

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment Guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a detailed assessment guideline for virtual musculoskeletal examinations. Specific guidelines both written and visual for the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and cervical and lumbar spine.

The Telemedicine-Based Pediatric Examination of the Neck and Upper Limbs: A Narrative Review (EN)

by Boisvert-Plant, V., Noustsios, C.D. et al.
October 11, 2021

TYPE OF TOOL: Narrative Review Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Review focused on children aged 3 to 18.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of the feasibility, validity, and reliability of performing remote examinations, as well as comments on the use of smartphone applications measuring joint range of motion.

The Virtual Foot and Ankle Physical Examination (EN)

by Stephanie K. Eble, et al.

TYPE OF TOOL: The virtual foot and ankle.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a comprehensive virtual foot and ankle examination for telehealth visits, including instructions that can be provided to patients verbatim and a corresponding checklist for provider documentation.

Virtual Assessment of MSK Conditions (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Assessment Manual.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a complete overview from patient selection, visit set up, patient communication and visit completion.

Virtual Dysphagia Evaluation: Practical Guidelines for Dysphagia Management in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic (EN)

by Soldatova, L., Williams, C., et al.
May 26, 2020

TYPE OF TOOL: Research Paper.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinician.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of the assessment of dysphagia remotely in the context of the pandemic, where the use of clinically standard tools such as endoscopic evaluation was not available.

Work Well Systems–Functional Capacity Evaluation (WWS-FCE) via Videoconference (EN)

by Work Well Systems

TYPE OF TOOL: Functional Capacity Evaluation.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A standardized tool assessing work-related skills adapted and validated for videoconference.