Exploring the delivery of remote physiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: UK wide service evaluation.

During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, physiotherapists changed rapidly to working remotely. Research demonstrates the benefits of remote physiotherapy, but little is known about its implementation in practice. Explore the take-up and delivery of remote physiotherapy during the pandemic in the United Kingdom. Sequential mixed methods evaluation with physiotherapists leading remote physiotherapy delivery. Two-stage approach included online survey (2020) and semi-structured interviews with documentary/data analysis (2021). There were 1620 physiotherapists who completed the survey. The most used devices were telephone ( Remote physiotherapy was safe, feasible, and acceptable for those who accessed it. There were patients for which it was deemed unsuitable across clinical areas. In practice, it should be combined with in-person consultation based on patients' needs/preferences. Further research should explore post-pandemic maintenance of remote delivery.