Published on in Vol 25 (2023)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/40735, first published .
Effectiveness of Different Telerehabilitation Strategies on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Different Telerehabilitation Strategies on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Different Telerehabilitation Strategies on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors of this article:

Wu Xiang1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jun-Yu Wang2 Author Orcid Image ;   Bing-jin Ji1 Author Orcid Image ;   Li-Jun Li1 Author Orcid Image ;   Han Xiang3 Author Orcid Image

Journals

  1. Xiang X, Wang Z, Hu J, Zhang J, Li K, Chen Q, Xu F, Zhang Y, He H, He C, Zhu S. Telehealth-Supported Exercise or Physical Activity Programs for Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e54876 View
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  3. Khazaei R, Maleklou F, Bodaghabadi Z, Tavana M, Kluzek S, Sharafi S, Feshki M, Alizadeh Z. Developing an 8‐Week, Tele‐Education Weight Control and Exercise Programme, and Evaluating Its Effects on Weight and Pain Reduction in Patients With Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double‐Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial. Musculoskeletal Care 2024;22(3) View
  4. Erjavec K, Kotnik P. Patient needs, functional requirements, aesthetic preferences and barriers in app-based therapy for knee osteoarthritis. Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century 2024 View
  5. Kurtaiş Aytür Y. Prerequisites and Barriers to Telerehabilitation in Patients With Neurological Conditions: A Narrative Review. NeuroRehabilitation: An International, Interdisciplinary Journal 2025;56(1):61 View
  6. Prins G, Nizeyimana E, Ernstzen D, Louw Q. Perspectives of patients with osteoarthritis for using digital technology in rehabilitation at a public community centre in the Cape Metropole area: A qualitative study. DIGITAL HEALTH 2024;10 View
  7. Smith I, Leverenz D, Bolster M. Lessons on Telemedicine in Rheumatology. Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America 2025;51(1):93 View
  8. Mirt P, Erjavec K, Krsnik S, Kotnik P, Hussein M. A mixed-methods study of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of care pathways for knee osteoarthritis. BMC Primary Care 2024;25(1) View
  9. Liu X, Yang G, Xie W, Lu W, Liu G, Xiao W, Li Y. Efficacy of telerehabilitation for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials combined with a bibliometric study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2024;19(1) View
  10. Tang L, Wang M, Wang H, He X, Jiang Y. mHealth-based exercise vs. traditional exercise on pain, functional disability, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Physiology 2025;15 View
  11. Plavoukou T, Apostolakopoulou K, Papagiannis G, Stasinopoulos D, Georgoudis G. Impact of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Sensor Technology in Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2025 View
  12. Plavoukou T, Iosifidis M, Papagiannis G, Stasinopoulos D, Georgoudis G. The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Managing Pain, Strength, and Balance in Adult Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies 2025;12:e72466 View
  13. Mbada C, Awosika H, Sonuga O, Akande M, Gebrye T, Woolf R, Fatoye F. Effect of Clinic-Based and Asynchronous Video-Based Exercise on Clinic and Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Quasi-Experimental Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2025;27:e58393 View
  14. Thanakamchokchai J, Khobkhun F, Phetsitong R, Chaiyawat P, Areerak K, Niemrungruang K, Tretriluxana J. Effectiveness of telerehabilitation on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. DIGITAL HEALTH 2025;11 View
  15. Liu S, Kumluang S, Gaewkhiew P, Suwanpanich C, Athibodee T, Saeraneesopon T, Kittiratchakool N, Isaranuwatchai W. Assessing the Impact of Telemedicine Interventions on Health Care Costs and Utilization: A Scoping Review. Telemedicine and e-Health 2025;31(8):928 View
  16. Rojo A, Morgan B. From Hospital to Home. Nursing Clinics of North America 2025;60(4):695 View
  17. Krištof Mirt P, Erjavec K, Krsnik S, Kotnik P, Mohsen H. Patients’ Expectations for App-Based Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: User-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies 2025;12:e64607 View
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  19. Santos-Moreno ", Rillo O, Pineda C, Espinosa-Morales R, Salas Siado J, Muñoz Louis R, Möller I, Rodríguez-Vargas G, Khoury V, Quintero M, Arape Toyo R, Chico Capote A, Castañeda O, Herrera Velasco B, Albanese M. Centros de excelência no manejo da osteoartrite na América Latina: uma proposta baseada em uma revisão da literatura. Global Rheumatology 2025 View
  20. Santos-Moreno ", Rillo O, Pineda C, Espinosa-Morales R, Salas Siado J, Muñoz Louis R, Möller I, Rodríguez-Vargas G, Khoury V, Quintero M, Arape Toyo R, Chico Capote A, Castañeda O, Herrera Velasco B, Albanese M. Centers of excellence in Osteoarthritis management in Latin-America: a proposal based on literature review. Global Rheumatology 2025 View
  21. Harihar A, Bhat N S, Kumar S, Yadav K H, Maiya G. Effect of Mobile Application-based Exercise Program on Pain and Functional Rehabilitation in Osteoarthritis Knee. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;59(11):1887 View
  22. Campos L, Moniz A, Donato H, Nunes B, Cruz E. Implementation of digital health in rural populations with chronic musculoskeletal conditions: a scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 2025;23(9):1788 View
  23. Ingram T, Barnett R, Shakaib N, Jones S, Sengupta R, Rouse P. Rehabilitation Interventions Delivered via Telehealth to Support Self‐Management of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease: A Scoping Review. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2025 View
  24. Woode M, Hinman R, Harris A, Bennell K, Lawford B. People with chronic knee pain are willing to pay for telerehabilitation physiotherapy consultations if they offer more communication time, greater pain improvement and less travel and waiting time: a discrete choice experiment. Journal of Physiotherapy 2025;71(4):268 View
  25. Takenaka H, Ida K, Goto S, Suzuki J. Enhancing Physical Activity in Older Adults More Than 6 Months Post Total Hip or Knee Replacement Through Telerehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2025:1 View
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Books/Policy Documents

  1. Smith L, Demurtas J. Remote Consultation in Primary Care. View
  2. Gu D, Feng Q, Wang K, Lee H. ICT Use and Healthy Longevity. View