DocHQ Receives NIHR Grant for Groundbreaking AI-Driven Remote Physiotherapy Service
DocHQ, a leading health and wellbeing partner, has announced that its innovative AI-driven remote physiotherapy service, DocHQ Physio, has received a prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) grant to fund further studies.
This news comes after DocHQ received an initial grant from NIHR in July 2023 to commence the first phase of an engagement study on its revolutionary AI physiotherapy tool. The study aims to revolutionize MSK care both in the private sector and NHS, and the recent report submitted to NIHR showcases DocHQ’s adherence to standards and regulatory requirements, positioning DocHQ Physio for integration into the NHS framework.
The engagement study explores relevant peer studies to identify existing trends, data, and evidence in the MSK/Physio domain, ensuring that the DocHQ physio platform utilizes best practices in the field. The report delves into DocHQ Physio’s potential, targeting key areas such as exercise management in osteoarthritis, behavioral change to enhance exercise adherence, and the impact of surgical procedures and waiting lists on patient outcomes.
DocHQ Physio’s AI technology is designed to aid injury rehabilitation and facilitate recovery from a range of MSK issues without the need to travel to a physiotherapist. Through remote video assessments, check-ins, and treatment plans, patients can receive expert physiotherapy from the comfort of their own homes. The online platform utilizes cutting-edge AI movement tracking technology that detects patients’ movements on 111 points on the body, providing real-time visual and audio corrective feedback as they perform video-guided exercises prescribed by their physiotherapist.
The tool aims to accelerate a return to full strength through precise remote tracking by physiotherapists, who can advance or regress treatment plans in a timely manner, as well as higher adherence rates, increased convenience, and enhanced motivation for the patient. DocHQ Physio also aims to reduce NHS wait lists by providing quick and instant access to expert physiotherapy for patients who may otherwise have to wait months for an appointment.
Tiggy Corben, DocHQ’s Physiotherapy Lead, says, “Patients often fail to do their physio exercises due to uncertainty over what to do and lack of reassurance that they are doing it correctly. AI exercises will give them feedback, meaning their exercise techniques can be instantly corrected. As physios, we can monitor not only whether the patient is doing the exercises, which I believe helps to motivate patients to continue their program, but also how well they are performing them. If necessary, we can then tweak their plans remotely rather than the patient having to make a face-to-face appointment. This saves time for both the patient and the clinic.”
DocHQ aims to establish its physio tool as a mainstay in physiotherapy practice, first in the UK and then globally, revolutionizing care delivery in this field.
For more information on how DocHQ Physio can benefit insured members and explore collaboration opportunities, please contact Joe Stewart, Sales Development Representative, DocHQ at joe.stewart@dochq.co.uk or 033 00 880645.
For media enquiries, please contact Melanie Rutherford, Marketing Manager, DocHQ at melanie.rutherford@dochq.co.uk or 033 00 880645.
For enquiries about the DocHQ Engagement Study, please contact Janet Webber, Business Development Manager, DocHQ at janet.webber@dochq.co.uk or 033 00 880645.
About DocHQ
DocHQ is a leading health and wellbeing partner with a vision to enable everyone to make informed health choices and inspire them to improve their quality of life. The company is a specialist medical technology provider aimed at enhancing wellbeing at work and home, connecting businesses, providers, and consumers through technology.
From employee health and wellness programs to physical wellness in the workplace and at home, DocHQ combines medical expertise and technology to offer wellbeing services and solutions in a post-pandemic world. Through developing a network of private clinics and providers across Europe, DocHQ delivers a range of employee benefits, including Physiotherapy, Health Checks, Fitness, and Travel Health.
About NIHR
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is committed to improving the health and wealth of the nation through research by funding high-quality, timely research that benefits the NHS, public health, and social care.
NIHR is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care and works to attract, train, and support the best researchers to tackle complex health and social care challenges. The organization collaborates with other public funders, charities, and industry to help shape a cohesive and globally competitive research system. Additionally, NIHR funds applied global health research and training to meet the needs of the poorest people in low and middle-income countries.
For more information on NIHR, please visit their website at https://www
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