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Learn How to Quickly and Easily Implement Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Into Your Practice

June 15, 2024

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is pushing boundaries in healthcare, with applications ranging from Parkinson’s Disease to physical therapy. A 2023 PMC study explores an RTM platform using wearable sensors to monitor motor symptoms in Parkinson’s, offering lessons for PT. At MyMovementRx, we’re inspired by these innovations to enhance therapy outcomes. Let’s dive into RTM’s role in movement disorders and its potential in physical therapy.

RTM for Parkinson’s: Key Findings

The PMC study details an RTM platform that uses wearable sensors to track tremor and bradykinesia in Parkinson’s patients. Key points include:

  • High Compliance: Patients exceeded Medicare’s 50% compliance threshold (16 days of data per 30 days).
  • Dual Data Collection: The platform combines patient-reported outcomes (e.g., pain) with objective sensor data (e.g., movement).
  • Cost-Effectiveness: RTM reduces clinic visits, saving costs while maintaining care quality.

These findings highlight RTM’s ability to monitor complex conditions remotely, a model that translates well to physical therapy for movement-related issues.

RTM’s Applications in Physical Therapy

Physical therapists can apply Parkinson’s RTM strategies to:

  1. Track Mobility: Use wearables to monitor patient movement and exercise adherence.
  2. Personalize Treatments: Combine subjective (pain reports) and objective (motion data) insights for tailored plans.
  3. Overcome Barriers: Address challenges like internet access with user-friendly devices.

MyMovementRx brings these capabilities to PT, with a platform that supports wearable integration and real-time data analysis.

MyMovementRx: Advancing RTM in PT

MyMovementRx’s RTM platform empowers therapists to monitor patients with precision, using tools inspired by innovations like those in Parkinson’s care. Our system ensures high compliance and actionable insights. Visit MyMovementRx to explore our RTM solutions.

Shape PT’s Future with RTM

The PMC study shows RTM’s transformative potential, from Parkinson’s to physical therapy. Ready to adopt RTM in your practice? Check out MyMovementRx’s RTM platform today.

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