Telerehabilitation for Motor Recovery in Adults with Neurological Disorders
A systematic review found that telerehabilitation may improve walking and mobility in adults with neurological disorders, though results were imprecise and inconclusive. The evidence for overall motor functional recovery and daily living activities was also uncertain. Findings were based on data from 87 studies, including various neurological conditions, but showed wide confidence intervals indicating low certainty.
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- Neurologist, Physical Therapist
Why it matters
This study highlights the potential for telerehabilitation to assist in motor recovery for individuals with neurological disorders, but emphasizes the need for further research to establish its efficacy and safety.
What this does not prove
The evidence is limited by small sample sizes, heterogeneity in conditions studied, and significant uncertainties about the true effectiveness and safety of the interventions.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Systematic review
- Participants / samples
- 87 · basis not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- All
- Publication date
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
Original sources
Supporting passages (10)
study designThis systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized motor outcomes while distinguishing International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health activity domains, delivery models, and comparator questions.
subjectsComparative studies of adults with neurological disorders receiving active remote, digital, virtual, wearable, or hybrid rehabilitation were eligible.
speciesComparative studies of adults with neurological disorders receiving active remote, digital, virtual, wearable, or hybrid rehabilitation were eligible.
sample sizeResults: Eighty-seven studies included stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, or ataxia.
relevant ms typesResults: Eighty-seven studies included stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, or ataxia.
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-14
interventionTitle: Telerehabilitation for Motor Recovery in Adults with Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Across Motor Domains, Delivery Models, and Follow-Up Effects.
comparatorFor walking and mobility activities versus usual care, no additional therapy, or waitlist, the point estimate favoured telerehabilitation but was imprecise and compatible with no difference (standardized mean difference 1.06, 95% confidence interval -0.23 to 2.35; three studies; 121 participants; I2 = 57.6%).
findingsFor walking and mobility activities versus usual care, no additional therapy, or waitlist, the point estimate favoured telerehabilitation but was imprecise and compatible with no difference (standardized mean difference 1.06, 95% confidence interval -0.23 to 2.35; three studies; 121 participants; I2 = 57.6%).
limitationsComparative evidence for telerehabilitation across neurological diagnoses and motor domains remains uncertain.
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