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SynthesisIrish journal of medical science2025

Effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercises in low back pain: a systematic review.

Ayşe Şimşek, Özlem Ülger

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Synthesis in Irish journal of medical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07248813 (Effectiveness of an Additional Telerehabilitation Program Combined With Conventional Care on Functional Improvement in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain at the Primary Care Level in the Mexican Institute of Social Security), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Effectiveness of an Additional Telerehabilitation Program Combined With Conventional Care on Functional Improvement in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain at the Primary Care Level in the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS): A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorCoordinación de Investigación en Salud, MexicoRan2025 to 2026Enrolled200ConditionsChronic Low Back Pain (Non-specific, Uncomplicated)ArmsTelerehabilitation Program, Conventional care
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Ayşe ŞimşekDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey. aysesimsek@karabuk.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9315-1534
Özlem ÜlgerSpine Health Unit, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, 06100, Samanpazarı, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3908-223X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLow back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability globally, necessitating effective and accessible treatments. Telerehabilitation, which delivers exercise interventions via telecommunication technologies, has emerged as a promising alternative, particularly for individuals with limited access to traditional care.

aimThis systematic review assessed the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercises on pain, disability, and quality of life (QoL) in adults with LBP compared to control and other interventions.

methodsA systematic search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PEDro databases through July 26, 2023. Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 461 participants with chronic or subacute LBP were analyzed. Interventions included video-based exercises and web applications compared to clinic-based exercises, standard care, home exercises, waiting list, or placebo.

resultsSignificant improvements in pain in 6 of 8 studies, disability in 6 of 10 studies, and QoL in all 6 studies where it was assessed. No adverse events or worse outcomes were reported.

conclusionsThese findings suggest telerehabilitation exercises are effective, safe, and accessible alternatives to traditional rehabilitation, with cost-effectiveness and better adherence. However, the heterogeneity in methods and short follow-up durations highlight the need for high-quality, long-term RCTs to strengthen evidence and guide clinical practice.

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Exercise TherapyLow Back PainTelerehabilitationAdultHumansQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeDisabilityExerciseLow back painQuality of lifeTelerehabilitation

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PMID40802146

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