MedTech Outlook | Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Effective physiotherapy has never been more needed, not just by older people but by anyone in pain.
FREMONT, CA: As technology transforms all industries, the healthcare industry thrives. The healthcare business has leveraged technology advances to help people survive. Physiotherapy treats chronic and acute pain. Physical therapists can employ technology to improve physiotherapy treatments. The experience is now more impactful, engaging, and convenient for patients, doctors, and PTs. Physical therapy is in high demand, not just for the elderly but for anybody in discomfort. Here are some ways physiotherapy uses technology.
Improved diagnoses
Effective treatment plans start with a proper diagnosis. Without a correct diagnosis, patients can't obtain adequate treatment. Physical therapists can quickly diagnose a patient's issue with modern technology. Now they have the tools and resources to improve diagnosis and treatment approaches. Better treatment regimens help patients avoid prolonged durations of pain. CT scans, X-Rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs have helped doctors diagnose patients for decades. AI is used to analyze medical photos and identify trouble regions. Machine learning systems can spot areas of concern faster than humans, sending doctors and medical professionals in the appropriate direction for therapy.
Individualized care
Personalization is a trend in several industries, and technology has made its way into physiotherapy treatments. Everyone's medical situation is different. Patients need individualized care. All medical sectors use data analytics to personalize treatments. The data analytics machine compares a patient's data with primary data from patients with comparable cases, then analyzes the trends and determines therapy time. With this, physiotherapists may create personalized treatment plans and assess recovery timelines. Using data-driven tech will boost their odds of appropriate analysis.
Cutting edge treatments
Technology can't boost the body's ability to heal, but it can speed up the process. Machine vision is used to analyze and capture patient moments. Water is 800 times denser than air. With innovative technologies, physiotherapists may give resistance training to their patients. Robotic exoskeletons help train patients' muscles, limbs, and other body parts. Markerless motion capture improves physiotherapy assessments.
Better assistance
Technology has increased physiotherapy's quality and accessibility. Global healthcare is nothing new. High expenses and other considerations may prevent technology from solving this problem. Telehealth is a fast-growing, promising development as this democratizes the healthcare sector. Patients can now consult a doctor over a video call and chat. Video chats allow doctors to conduct physiotherapy exercises remotely, saving patients time and money. Virtual consultations have replaced many in-person meetings.
