A Review on Digital Divide and Its Impact on Physiotherapy Delivery in Rural Settings

Bhawana Gupta, Vidushi Singh, Mansi Mbmaurya · 2026 · Archives of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Summary. Digital physiotherapy effectively delivers care to underserved populations, but rural areas face severe disparities. Poor network coverage, device affordability, low education levels, and limited awareness of telerehabilitation prevent rural residents from accessing digital health services. This review synthesizes literature on the digital divide's impact on rural physiotherapy delivery, identifies key barriers and research gaps, and recommends changes to clinical practice, research, and policy to ensure equitable access.

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Gupta, B., Singh, V., & Mbmaurya, M.. (2026). A Review on Digital Divide and Its Impact on Physiotherapy Delivery in Rural Settings. Archives of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.26502/fapr0033

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DOI: 10.26502/fapr0033
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-29