August 2022

After more than a year of home monitoring with wearables by physio- and occupational therapists, these are the most frequently monitored parameters. The use of smartwatches and activity trackers within physio- and occupational therapy is a relatively new development. These new technologies are becoming increasingly popular among consumers, but they are also being experimented with within the healthcare sector. We experience [...]

What is monitoring load and strain capacity? Load and strain capacity is the extent to which a person is burdened during daily activities. Why is monitoring load and strain capacity important? By measuring it, a physiotherapist or occupational therapist can determine whether a patient is sufficiently loadable to perform daily activities or

Ty Ferguson from the University of South Australia in Adelaide conducted research on the effectiveness of activity trackers on improving physical activity. For this study, the results of 400 studies were reviewed; these studies included a total of 163,992 participants from all age groups. The studies involved people of all ages using an activity tracker,