AI in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Recovery depends on doing the right exercises, the right way, consistently. AI can support all three, with a professional guiding the plan.

General information only, not medical advice. Seek professional help for pain, injury or health conditions.

• Movement analysis: using a phone or camera to check posture and exercise form.
• Personalised exercise plans that adjust as you progress.
• Reminders and adherence tracking.
• Wearable data: range of motion, activity and gait.
• Remote check-ins between appointments.
• Documentation: clinic notes and progress reports.
• Virtual reality and gamified rehab to make exercises engaging.
• Prosthetics and exoskeletons that adapt to the wearer's movement.

• Support at home between sessions.
• Objective measurements of progress.
• Wider access for people far from clinics.
• Motivation through feedback and goals.

• Not a diagnosis. Pain, numbness, weakness or injury need professional assessment.
• Form feedback can be wrong, especially with poor camera angles or unusual bodies.
• One-size-fits-all risks: conditions and limits differ between people.
• Privacy: video and health data.
• Stop if something hurts more than expected, and talk to your clinician.

1. Start with a professional assessment.
2. Use AI tools to support, not replace, your clinician's plan.
3. Be honest in your feedback about pain and difficulty.
4. Progress gradually.
5. Check how your data is stored and shared.

AI can help you stick with rehabilitation and do it well. A qualified clinician should lead your care.