Benefits of telemedicine: How remote access to care can help you

Orthopedic Physician Dr. Badia was featured on Insider.com about the benefits of telemedicine in Orthopedics

Videos or photos demonstrating stretches and exercises can be a good supplementation to in-person exams, but telemedicine can not completely replace physical and occupational therapy, says Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, an orthopedic surgeon in Florida. Badia uses a mobile app with many of his patients where he can answer questions and share videos of himself describing and demonstrating exercises. Live video conferencing can also be a good way to receive physical or occupational therapy, as your provider can supervise your movements and make sure they are done properly. “There’s no question that hands-on rehab is more critical,” Badia says. “But we are going to continue to see more [telemedicine] to some degree.” 

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Article published by Erin Heger, May 6, 2020

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