Musculoskeletal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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 use of telemedicine in burn care: development of a mobile system for TBSA documentation and remote assessment (EN)

by D. Parvisi, et al.

The use of BurnCase 3D could have a true impact on the quality of treatment in burns. In the acute care setting for burn injuries, telemedicine has great potential to help guide decisions regarding triage and transfer based on TBSA, burn depth, patient age and injury mechanism.

The Virtual Foot and Ankle Physical Examination (EN)

by Stephanie K. Eble, et al.

We present 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)

This document is part of a toolkit that has been developed by Bone and Joint Canada to help health care providers become more confident in their ability to complete virtual assessments for patients who are presenting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

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

by L. Soldatova, et al.

These guidelines for virtual care were established for the assessment of dysphagia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.