Letter to the Editor: Methodological Transparency in Comparing Digital Care and In-Person Physiotherapy
1Reabilitação Perineal Ativa & Série, Lisbon, Portugal; PERÍNEO by LAIRA RAMOS, Lisbon, Portugal.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|March 9, 2026
Summary
Comparisons between digital and in-person physiotherapy lack validity when treatment details are missing. Unclear protocols prevent understanding if outcomes reflect delivery methods or general physical activity benefits.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal health
- Digital health interventions
- Physiotherapy research
Background:
- Digital musculoskeletal care is emerging as an alternative to traditional in-person physiotherapy.
- Valid comparisons between digital and in-person models are crucial for evidence-based practice.
- Lack of detailed treatment protocols hinders the interpretation of comparative studies.
