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Digital health and telehealth

INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

A back pain app outperforming physio?

APA Innovation Advisor Barry Nguyen weighs in on a randomised controlled trial that looked at app-based multidisciplinary back pain treatment versus physiotherapy with online education.

With an increasing number of freely available articles on the internet, physiotherapists should start to take serious note of the longer term implications of how emerging digital health solutions may impact their practices, not to mention their patients.

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Proving the value of your physiotherapy practice

APA Innovation Advisor Barry Nguyen explains how data has the potential to improve overall business performance.

Tracking patient-reported outcome measures is now more important than ever given the gradual consumerisation of healthcare, the shift of the national healthcare system towards value-based care, and the increasing recognition that ‘data is king’ and is the currency of modern healthcare.

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

A tool to assist in patient analysis

APA Innovation Advisor Barry Nguyen reviews a useful gait analysis app, which helps physiotherapists examine how a patient walks.

GAIT SPEED

Developer: Rachael Walton-Mouw

Get it: Apple app store or Google Play store

Price: $1.49

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Tablet-based exercise after carpal tunnel release

Exercises using a touchscreen tablet application improved functional ability more than an exercise program prescribed on paper in people after surgical carpal tunnel release. María Dolores Cortés Vega expands on this research.

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is considered the most common entrapment neuropathy. In CTS, raised pressure in the carpal canal results in median nerve compression and impaired nerve perfusion, leading to discomfort and paraesthesia in the hand.

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Helping patients to manage their pain

APA member Chris Swinburne reviews an empowering app for people with chronic pain.

CURABLE

Developer: Curable

Get it: Google Play or App Store

Price: Free introduction then US$9.99 a month (US$7.49 a month with discount code from a healthcare professional).

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Changing trends in digital health

APA Innovation Advisor Barry Nguyen explores the shifting consumer trend of digital health tools from fitness to managing conditions.

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Creating supportive online communities

APP REVIEW Barry Nguyen, APA Innovation Advisor, reviews a useful social networking app that facilitates support and advice from people facing similar health challenges.

HEALTHUNLOCKED

Developer: Everything Unlocked Ltd Get it: Google Play or App Store

Price: Free

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INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

How do we regulate health apps?

APA Innovation Advisor Barry Nguyen attended the National Mobile Health Applications Collaborative Workshop Program in February to find out more about health apps.

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