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Accelerating Recovery: A Case Report on Telerehabilitation for a Triathlete's Post-Meniscus Surgery Comeback
Olimpio Galasso1, Mariaconsiglia Calabrese1, Giuseppe Scanniello2
1Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 43, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2025
Summary
This case study shows that telerehabilitation effectively restored function and enabled a full return to triathlon training for an athlete with a meniscus tear. Digital health technologies offer promising accelerated recovery for athletes post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Meniscus injuries are prevalent in endurance athletes, necessitating effective rehabilitation for return to sport.
- Traditional rehabilitation may pose accessibility challenges for elite athletes.
- Telerehabilitation offers a novel, technology-driven approach to recovery.
