Occupational therapy professionals in Extremadura have updated their knowledge in a course held in Cáceres. The training focused on the application of emerging technologies in their clinical practice. The objective is to integrate tools such as artificial intelligence, telerehabilitation, and additive manufacturing to optimize treatments and user care.
From algorithms to filaments: technical integration in rehabilitation 🤖
The training program addressed three technical pillars. In artificial intelligence, the use of software for movement analysis and exercise personalization was explored. Telerehabilitation included platforms for remote monitoring and distant therapeutic guidance. Regarding 3D printing, the complete process for creating orthoses and adapters was demonstrated, from scanning to the selection of biocompatible materials.
When your therapist is also your maker and your health hacker 🛠️
The figure of the occupational therapist is evolving. Now, in addition to knowing anatomy, they must understand G-code and latency in video calls. Soon we will have to book an appointment not only for an evaluation, but also to update the firmware of the splint or recommend a virtual reality plugin. That said, we will continue to complain the same when the exercises are demanding, even if they are sent by a very polite algorithm.