Choosing a telehealth platform requires careful consideration.According to Smithsonian Magazine, the first telehealth platform, the Teledactyl, was imagined in 1925 by Hugh Gernsback. While the Teledactyl was never used for telemedicine, the COVID-19 public health emergency resulted in the widespread use of other platforms for telehealth.  Many organizations have found telehealth to be a good fit for their providers and clients, prompting facilities to … [Read more...]
Telehealth Knowledge in A Post-Pandemic Environment
As we transition into a post-pandemic era, clinicians wonder if telehealth skills is still relevant.The COVID-19 pandemic thrust many novice and experienced physical and occupational therapy practitioners into becoming overnight teletherapists. Although the provision of telehealth services existed before the pandemic, basic knowledge about telehealth was and is a mystery to many clinicians. As we transition into a post-pandemic era, clinicians may wonder … [Read more...]
A Telehealth Physical Therapy Overview
Physical therapy via telehealth became popular quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic.What is telehealth physical therapy? ‘Telehealth’ involves an appointment with a healthcare provider completed virtually without an in-person office visit. Originally, telehealth was created to increase access to healthcare in remote and rural areas. However, during the pandemic, the field of telehealth physical therapy has grown tremendously.   Currently, services ranging … [Read more...]
Telehealth Introduction for Therapists
As the world continues to adjust to the sweeping social and cultural changes imposed by the pandemic, rehabilitation professionals have worked hard to find new ways to deliver care in ways that keep both them and their patients safe.Foremost among the emerging trends in the practice of telehealth, which provides a virtual meeting space for therapists and patients, offering opportunities for meaningful interactions despite physical distance.Long-distance patient … [Read more...]