Orthelligent®: a rehab/pre-hab device

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Last week, the company Orthelligent® PHYSIO visited RESTART. They were invited because we were looking for something that would support and optimize our work in clinical practice. It has to be evidence-based, high quality, time-saving, easy to set up and use and motivating for the patient.

The exercises are standardized tests that we use in a clinical setting to evaluate your performance after an injury, but also as prevention to detect asymmetry and deficits. We are able to compare the function of your injured limb with your healthy one.

Why is the benefit advantageous?

Because the tests…

  • ensure a faster recovery and a safer return to activity and competition
  • Evaluate range of motion, coordination and strength/speed and provide immediate feedback
  • make reliable statements about the healing process, which is ideal for function-oriented aftercare following an injury
  • Track the progress of recovery and the effectiveness of the therapy

Are there goals to achieve?

Yes, Orthelligent has a large reference group consisting of scores from healthy and injured people of different ages and weights. This data gives us the opportunity to compare your results and evaluate your progress in different rehab phases.

For example: In phase 1 after cruciate ligament surgery, you should achieve full range of motion in the knee, as complete knee extension is important for a normal gait, 110° flexion when cycling. In the final phase of rehabilitation, studies recommend that you should have at least 85-90% of the power of the healthy leg.

Who is it suitable for?

  • for individuals undergoing a conservative rehabilitation program to manage their development and return to sport/competition following a lower limb injury
  • for people after surgery to manage their progression and return to sport/competition after a lower limb injury
  • for healthy people who want to know more about the performance of their extremities in terms of range of motion, stability and coordination

*Injuries include muscles, ligaments, tendon strains / ruptures or contusions, joint instabilities, degenerative joint diseases, muscle imbalances and much more!

We think this device will simplify our decision-making in the clinical process for our patients in the future (PHYSIO RESTART)

Are you interested in a check-up with Orthelligent?

Author:

Anneke and Oliver Penny

Book your appointment for physiotherapy, massage or group courses: here.

References:

1.Barber-Westin SD, Noyes FR. Factors used to determine return to unrestricted sports activities after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Arthroscopy. 2011; 27(12):1697-1705. [PubMed: 22137326]

2.Wellsandt E, Failla MJ, Snyder-Mackler L. Limb Symmetry Indexes Can Overestimate Knee Function After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 May;47(5):334-338. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7285. Epub 2017 Mar 29. PMID: 28355978; PMCID: PMC5483854.