Improving access to and quality of self-guided physical therapy exercises at home for patients residing in regions with limited resources

Rzemien, Matthew R

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Improving access to and quality of self-guided physical therapy exercises at home for patients residing in regions with limited resources

Rzemien, Matthew R

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Access to physical therapy can be a challenge for those residing in resource-limited settings such as a rural area like Essex County, New York. Nonetheless, musculoskeletal complaints are some of the most common reasons patients seek care in primary care clinics. In areas that lack the availability of formal physical therapy, clinicians often provide patients with instructions on how to perform exercises at home to help improve their pain. This project sought to bolster the resources available to distribute to patients to improve the quality of self-guided physical therapy exercises at home.