Smartphone Thumb: Thumbs-down to Texting
What may sound like a made-up condition is actually an ailment that could potentially cause more harm to bodies than we know. Smartphone thumb sounds like something parents tell their teens about to keep them off their cellphones and go outside, but the truth is, it’s real. And, the effects of this condition are becoming more prevalent for the younger generation, as the use of smartphones grows. We’ve seen problems similar to...
New Technology in Physical Therapy Emerges
Two new technological advances have emerged that will help provide physical therapists with the best possible physical therapy regimens for their clients. Soft robots and a new computer program designed to monitor a patient’s mobility are two more advances that could soon become a staple in the physical therapy realm. As a physical therapist, it’s important to remain in the loop when it comes to new technology in the industry. Luckily...
Advancing Virtual Physical Therapy
Technology is fundamentally changing the way we manage and administer healthcare all over the world. Healthcare providers and telehealth startups are finding ways to use technology to increase access to care as well as lower healthcare costs. As we head in the New Year, you should look for virtual physical therapy to revolutionize the healthcare industry. A Look at Virtual Physical Therapy In 2015, researchers from the University of...
Brain-Computer Interfaces: Connected Therapy
As with most healthcare fields and practices, technology is one thing that constantly pushes the envelope of available treatments. While there will certainly always be a demand for any range of PT, OT, and SLP professionals, some therapies might only reach their true potential through emerging technologies like brain-computer interfaces. Whether it’s using iPads to help with language acquisition or even exoskeletons for...
Speech Telepractice: Bridging the Gap
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), speech telepractice is “the application of telecommunications technology to the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology professional services at a distance.” Also known as speech teletherapy, telepractice is an emerging trend that is growing in the field of speech therapy. Utilizing online services, speech-language pathologists can connect...
The History and Future of the Exoskeleton
A Swiss robotics team is currently perfecting their project of an exoskeleton that’ll soon help those who’ve lost their mobility move again on a grand scale. Robotic exoskeletons actually have a number of different applications. In the industrial sector, this technology is often associated with warfare as it can contain the makings of a superhuman. In fact, it’s original intended purpose was to create super-soldiers, but the Swiss...