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Vol. 48 No. s1 (2026): Telemedicine and functional assessments: from theory to practice
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.
Telemedicine and functional assessments: from theory to practice
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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
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Description of tele-rehabilitation and tele-prehabilitation services P. Frigerio,1 L. Marin2-5 | 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
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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
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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
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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. Lumini1-6 | 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
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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. Calcaterra8,4 | 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
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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. Calcaterra2,5 | 1University of Milan; 2Buzzi Children’s Hospital, Milan; 3IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan; 4Link Up s.r.l., Milan; 5University of Pavia, Italy
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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. Pomidori1,2 | 1Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara; 2Esercizio Vita Medical Fitness, Ferrara, Italy
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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. Felisatti1,2 | 1Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara; 2Esercizio Vita Medical Fitness, Ferrara, Italy
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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
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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. Pedrotti2,8 | 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
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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. Marin1-4 | 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
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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
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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. Marin1,3-5 | 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
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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
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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
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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. Cena1,2 | 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
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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
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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
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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
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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’Antona1,4 | 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
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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’Antona1,3 | 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
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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
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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. Cena1,2 | 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
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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
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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
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