id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-030149-hkpjnqm9 Fioratti, Iuri Strategies for a safe and assertive telerehabilitation practice 2020-08-07 .txt text/plain 1804 125 35 Therefore, we have developed a series of practical recommendations that may guide physical therapists throughout the use of technology for the treatment of their patients (Table 1 ). 5, 6 Best practice for chronic musculoskeletal pain includes provision of education/information about the patients' condition and management strategies and encouragement to pursue physical activity or exercises. 7, 19 Previous studies showed barriers to development of therapeutic alliance related to lack of visual cues and misunderstanding, therefore requiring advanced communication skills from clinicians to ensure best telerehabilitation practice. 17 The evidence on acceptability of remote delivery of interventions for a diverse range of medical conditions (eg, pain management, post-surgery, cardiac and pulmonary conditions) 12,29---31 indicate mostly positive findings, including a feeling of closeness despite the distance, 11 ongoing support from health professionals, 32 and continuous motivation for learning. Presenting clear and practical recommendations for telerehabilitation may empower clinicians to better use technology as an alternative mode of delivering physical therapy. ./cache/cord-030149-hkpjnqm9.txt ./txt/cord-030149-hkpjnqm9.txt