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SMART PHYSIO

AND REHAB

Where tech meets personalised care

T echnology has finally made

its mark on physiotherapy
in South Africa. At Netcare
Waterfall City Hospital,
MoveSmart, a physiotherapy and
rehabilitation solutions service,
is transforming rehabilitation by
integrating advanced technologies,
enhancing patient care, and
supporting the work of orthopaedic
surgeons like Dr Ashley Naidoo.
CLICK “The MoveSmart solution integrates
recognised rehabilitation and
HERE TO preventative care programmes
into therapy practices, allowing
VIEW physiotherapists, surgeons, and
patients to track their weekly
improvement. This data collection Dr Ashley Naidoo, orthopaedic surgeon Ulaysha Narandas, lead physiotherapist
and analysis from pre- to post-surgery
provide invaluable insights, enhancing
care protocols and patient outcomes,” eighties and nineties. That is why we crucial for optimal outcomes and fall
comments Dr Naidoo. are dedicated to helping our patients prevention, especially among elderly
live healthier lives while remaining osteoporotic patients.
“Data is the new oil,” he asserts, independent for as long as possible.”
emphasising its pivotal role in modern This commitment shines through in the “Preventing the next fall is vital for
healthcare. “The capacity to gather and individualised care provided to each their longevity,” he explains. “This
analyse patient outcomes from pre- to patient, from the youngest at eight to physiotherapy and rehabilitation
post-surgery is invaluable.” the oldest at 88. solution offers specific programmes
to reduce falls in this demographic,
Under the leadership of Dr Naidoo reports that patients have showcasing the technology’s role in
physiotherapist Ulaysha Narandas, responded positively to the new patient safety and expedited recovery.
MoveSmart has embraced cutting- approach, noting that they feel more One of my patients, a young athlete
edge international technologies from involved in their care. “They can track who suffered a biceps tendon rupture,
brands like HUR and Technobody, their progress in motion, strength and exemplifies this success. After surgical
significantly enhancing precision stability weekly; this boosts morale and repair and six weeks of rest, he
and effectiveness in rehabilitation. encourages them to take responsibility engaged in MoveSmart’s biceps curl
Narandas, passionate about her and engage in their recovery. These regimen. By 12 weeks, he regained
work, underscores the importance advanced technologies help ensure his preoperative strength and range
of personalised care: “Nowadays, patients remain more compliant with of motion in the elbow, displaying
people are living longer, well into their prescribed programmes, which are the effectiveness of advanced

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