Vol. 48 No. s1 (2026): Telemedicine and functional assessments: from theory to practice

26 articles Published 28 January 2026

The conference “Telemedicine and functional assessments: from theory to practice” aims to provide a forum for discussion among healthcare professionals, researchers and innovators involved in integrating technology into clinical care and assessment processes.

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Rehabilitative professionals’ experiences and perceptions about telerehabilitation with older people: a qualitative study within the APCARE.TE project

K. Daniele, G. Bernardelli, C. Barbanti, M. R. Annunziata, L. Zannini | University of Milan, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.786
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Description of tele-rehabilitation and tele-prehabilitation services

P. Frigerio,¹ L. Marin^2-5 | ¹Health Professions Manager Health and Social Care Professions Department, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy; ²Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy; ³Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ⁴Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; ⁵Department of Rehabilitation, “Città di Pavia” Healthcare Institute, Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.787
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Functional assessment and telemedicine: toward a living physiology of human adaptation

M. Casali | Medical Sport Minerva, Pavia; Cardiology Department, Care Institute “Città di Pavia”, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.783
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Apps and artificial intelligence in telemedicine and telerehabilitation: state of the art and perspectives

G. Loffredo,^1,2 S. Tagliaferri² | ¹Department of Mathematics and Physics, University of Campania ”Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples; ²Kelyon S.r.l., Naples, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.784
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The state of the art of physical therapy in Portugal: current landscape, innovations, and future directions. An overview for healthcare professionals

J. A. Lumini^1-6 | ¹Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Amares; ²School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto; ³Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto; ⁴Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, Porto; ⁵Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto; ⁶Institute of Health Sciences, Amares, Portugal

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.785
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Accelerometry-derived activity phenotypes discriminate metabolic risk in pediatric obesity

A. Gatti,^1,2 M. Vandoni,¹ C. Cavallo,^1,3 V. Carnevale Pellino,¹ E. Larnè,¹ A. Alberico,¹ E. Durando,¹ V. Rossi,^4,5 A. Odone,^6,7 G. Zuccotti,^4,5 V. Calcaterra^8,4 | ¹Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ²National PhD Programme in One Health approaches to infectious diseases and life science research, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy; ³Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute A.s.b.l., Differdange, Luxembourg; ⁴Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy; ⁵Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Italy; ⁶Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy; ⁷Medical Direction, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; ⁸Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.769
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From emergency to innovation: a strategic roadmap for a comprehensive telehealth platform

G. Zuccotti,^1,2 A. Foppiani,^1,3 C. Montanari,^1,2 M. Frontini,⁴ V. Calcaterra^2,5 | ¹University of Milan; ²Buzzi Children’s Hospital, Milan; ³IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan; ⁴Link Up s.r.l., Milan; ⁵University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.770
- 486 abstract views
An integrated gym-home model for the management of dyspnea: experience from the Esercizio Vita Health Gym

M. Felisatti,^1,2 P. Fumarola,^1,2 S. Triacca², L. Pomidori^1,2 | ¹Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara; ²Esercizio Vita Medical Fitness, Ferrara, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.771
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Respiratory and muscle tele-exercise in subjects with chronic dyspnea: preliminary results of a pilot study

L. Pomidori,^1,2 P. Fumarola,^1,2 S. Triacca,² M. Felisatti^1,2 | ¹Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara; ²Esercizio Vita Medical Fitness, Ferrara, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.772
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Usability evaluation and acceptance of a wearable pulsed electromagnetic field device prototype with control app: study protocol

S. Ballarin,¹ L. Marin,^2-4 F. Gervasoni,^5,6 M. Febbi² | ¹Industrial Engineering Department, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy; ²Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; ³Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy; ⁴Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ⁵UDO Home Care, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy; ⁶Me.Mo LAB (Measurement & Movement Lab), NEMOLAB, Milan, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.773
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Intermittent pneumatic compression in total hip versus total knee arthroplasty: an exploratory comparative study on edema, functional outcomes and pain

L. Marin,^1-4 P. Patanè,¹ F. Manzoni,⁵ F. Cantaluppi,⁴ K. Spiteri,⁶ F. de Caro,^2,7 E. Caldarella,^2,7 A. Gatti,¹ L. Pedrotti^2,8 | ¹Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy; ²Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ³Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; ⁴Department of Rehabilitation, “Città di Pavia” Healthcare Institute, Pavia, Italy; ⁵Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection of Pavia, Italy; ⁶St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Luqa, Malta; ⁷Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Unit, “Città di Pavia” Healthcare Institute, Pavia, Italy; ⁸Department of Pediatric Diagnostic Surgical Clinical Science, Section of Pathologies of the Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics Unit, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.774
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Idiopathic scoliosis: summer telerehabilitation supported by inertial sensors. A feasibility study

P. Patanè,¹ L. Guardamagna,² M. Bavado,³ M. Febbi,⁴ L. Pedrotti,^2,5 D. Silvestri,⁶ F. Gervasoni,^7,8 L. Marin^1-4 | ¹Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ²Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy; ³Department of Rehabilitation, “Città di Pavia” Healthcare Institute, Pavia, Italy; ⁴Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; ⁵Department of Pediatric Diagnostic Surgical Clinical Science, Section of Pathologies of the Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics Unit, University of Pavia, Italy; ⁶Asomi College of Science, School of Medicine, Swieqi, Malta; ⁷District Municipality 2, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy; ⁸Industrial Engineering PhD Program, Industrial Engineering Technologies for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.776
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Comparative effectiveness of synchronous and asynchronous telehealth exercise programs on physical function in older adults: preliminary results

L. Marin,^1-3 P. Patanè,^2,3 M. Giuriato,² M. Vandoni,² B. M. V. Guerra,⁴ S. Sozzi,⁴ M. Schmid⁴ | ¹Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy; ²Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ³Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; ⁴Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.778
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Functional assessment in patients operated for abnormal pronation syndrome: a pre-post intervention study protocol

L. Pedrotti,^1,2 P. Patanè,^3,4 M. Chiodaroli,^1,5 N. Carlone,⁵ D. Borsatti,⁶ L. Marin^1,3-5 | ¹Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy; ²Department of Pediatric Diagnostic Surgical Clinical Science, Section of Pathologies of the Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics Unit, University of Pavia, Italy; ³Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; ⁴Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ⁵Department of Rehabilitation, “Città di Pavia” Healthcare Institute, Pavia, Italy; ⁶Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.777
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Effects of a tele-coaching exercise program on motor performance in youth with Down syndrome

E. Larnè,¹ A. Alberico,¹ S. Cappato,¹ M. Giuriato,¹ E. Durando,¹ C. Cavallo,^1,2 A. Gatti,^1,3 M. Vandoni,¹ A. Pirazzi¹ | ¹Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ²Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute A.s.b.l., Differdange, Luxembourg; ³National PhD Programme in One Health approaches to infectious diseases and life science research, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.779
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Advanced diabetes technologies supporting marathon training in type 1 diabetes

A. Pirazzi,¹ E. Larnè,¹ M. Giuriato,¹ C. Cavallo,^1,2 V. Carnevale Pellino,¹ A. Gatti,^1,3 E. Durando,¹ M. Vandoni,¹ A. Alberico¹ | ¹Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Italy; ²Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute A.s.b.l., Differdange, Luxembourg; ³National PhD Programme in One Health approaches to infectious diseases and life science research, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.780
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Telemedicine and mHealth in pediatric obesity management: current effectiveness and future directions

R. De Giuseppe,¹ F. Loperfido,¹ I. Bianco,¹ F. Sottotetti,¹ D. El Masri,¹ C. Ferrara,¹ B. Maccarini,¹ M. V. Conti,¹ C. Breda,¹ N. Madini,¹ H. Cena^1,2 | ¹Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia; ²Unit of Clinical Nutrition, ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.782
- 511 abstract views
DIPPS: a digital platform for functional assessment and decision support in mental health care

M. Cremaschi,¹ D. Chieregato,² E. Guarnieri,² F. D’Adda,² G. Volonté,² A. Feliziani,² F. M. Petriccione² | ¹University of Milan-Bicocca; ²ATON IT s.r.l., Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.747
- 507 abstract views
Impact of artificial intelligence on acquisition efficiency, image quality and resolution in knee MRI: a pre-post quasi-experimental study protocol

L. Guardamagna,^1,2 D. Savioni,³ L. Spagnolo,⁴ S. Haoufadi,¹ G. Marzagalli,^2,5 G. Barra,^2,6 M. Provenzano,^2,7 D. Di Napoli⁸ | ¹Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Institutes of Pavia and Vigevano, Pavia; ²Laboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Care “Città di Pavia”, Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia; ³Senior Radiology Technician, Radiology Unit, Institute of Care “Città di Pavia”; ⁴Chief Radiology Technician, Radiology Unit, Institute of Care “Città di Pavia”; ⁵Education Area, Medical Direction, Clinical Institutes of Pavia and Vigevano, Pavia; ⁶Quality and Accreditation Area, Medical Direction, Clinical Institutes of Pavia and Vigevano, Pavia; ⁷Directorate of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Clinical Institutes of Pavia and Vigevano, Pavia; ⁸Medical Director, Clinical Institutes of Pavia and Vigevano, Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.750
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The effectiveness of telerehabilitation in people diagnosed with systemic sclerosis: a feasibility study

A. Boffelli,¹ T. Nava,² A. Tassoni³ | ¹School of Physiotherapy, University of Brescia; ²School of Physiotherapy, University of Milan; ³University of Brescia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.751
- 497 abstract views
Inertial sensor-based evaluation of trunk control during gait after targeted strengthening training in facioscapulohumeral dystrophy

O. Crisafulli,¹ S. Sozzi,² M. Fortunati,^1,3 V. Quintiero,¹ S. Ramat,^2,4 M. Schmid,² G. D’Antona^1,4 | ¹Centro di Ricerca Interdipartimentale Attività Motorie e Sportive - Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera; ²Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia; ³Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Tor Vergata, Rome; ⁴Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.754
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Comparison between objectively measured and self-reported physical activity level in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

O. Crisafulli,¹ M. Fortunati,^1,2 M. Rubino,¹ V. Quintiero,¹ G. D’Antona^1,3 | ¹Centro di Ricerca Interdipartimentale Attività Motorie e Sportive - Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera; ²Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Tor Vergata, Rome; ³Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.755
- 433 abstract views
Digital health support for pregnancy and breastfeeding: insights from the “Women and Maternity: Development of a Nutritional Education Project - MATER” app

F. Sottotetti,¹ I. Bianco,¹ M. Cremaschi,² D. Chieregato,² G. Volontè,² F. Loperfido,¹ D. El Masri,¹ B. Maccarini,¹ C. Ferrara,¹ H. Cena,^1,3 R. De Giuseppe¹ | ¹Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia; ²Department of Computer Science, Systems, and Communication, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan; ³Clinical Nutrition Unit, General Medicine, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.756
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Development of NutriA, a mobile application to enhance nutritional awareness in older adults

G. Viroli,¹ F. Bolpagni,^2-4 N. Madini,¹ C. Ricciardi Rizzo,¹ S. Santero,¹ A. Vincenti,¹ P. Bosoni,⁵ D. Pala,⁶ G. Lanzola,⁵ S. Quaglini,⁵ H. Cena^1,2 | ¹Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia; ²Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Unit of Clinical Nutrition, Pavia; ³National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo; ⁴Department of Earth and Marine Sciences, University of Palermo; ⁵Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia; ⁶Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering, University of Bergamo, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.757
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Exploring the association between phase angle and functional capacity in patients with Parkinson’s disease

M. Fortunati,^1,2 L. Grattarola,¹ V. Quintiero,¹ M. Rubino,¹ G. D’Antona,^1,3 O. Crisafulli¹ | ¹Centro di Ricerca Interdipartimentale Attività Motorie e Sportive - Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera; ²Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Tor Vergata, Rome; ³Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.758
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Postural analysis using Spine 3D in patients affected by malocclusion

N. Russomanno,¹ L. Corsato,² M. Pascadopoli,¹ A. Scribante,² M. F. Sfondrini¹ | ¹School of Specialization in Orthodontics, University of Pavia; ²Master’s Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, University of Pavia, Italy

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.768
- 508 abstract views