Telerehabilitation! Is it time to rethink Neurorehabilitation services in Pakistan?

Telemedicine or Telehealth is a healthcare support utilizing communication technology when the participants are distant.1 After COVID-19 pandemic, there was an expansion in telehealth which changed the healthcare system.2 Telerehabilitation, defined as the therapy provided by physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist has however been used as an adjunct to the inperson care instead of completely replacing it.2 Telerehabilitation can be delivered using synchronous or real time telecommunication technologies or asynchronous 2-way interactive mediums can be used including audio/video calls for virtual visits, recorded educational materials and applications.3 It helps people living in areas with shortage of medical facilities have an access to healthcare.4 Although arguments have been raised regarding in-person limitation, patient satisfaction and reduced quality of healthcare, there are various studies that have proved to be contrary