Telemedicine Physical Checklist

Make sure you have adequate lighting in the room, but the lighting should be directed toward you, not behind you.

You will need the ability to stand between 7 and 10 feet away from the camera so I can visualize your whole person in the frame of the video.

If the concern is the neck, upper back, or arms, make sure to wear a slightly snug T-shirt or Leotard. This way lose clothing will not interfere with viewing your motions during the examination.

If the concern is the legs or the feet, I will ask you to wear shorts, or leggings. Please be barefoot.

Please bring a firm chair where you can sit for parts of the examination.

You might position the examination next to a table or wall as if you feel unsteady, you can hold onto those objects for stability.

Bring a paper clip or pen. I will ask you to touch various parts of your skin to identify areas of sharpness or dullness.

If you are using a Laptop, or a smart phone, please learn to adjust the camera so it will visualize the important body areas during the examination.

If you have an area of pain that you cannot reach, consider asking a family member or a trusted friend to touch that specific area for identification during the examination.