Integrating RTM into your care plan offers several key advantages for a more engaged and effective recovery.

• Enhanced Communication: Stay connected with your therapist through secure messaging. Ask questions, get feedback on your exercises, and receive encouragement right when you need it.
• Greater Accountability and Motivation: Tracking your progress daily helps you stay committed to your home exercise program, leading to better habits and faster results.
• Optimized Treatment Plans: The data you provide gives your therapist a clear picture of your progress between visits. This allows them to tailor your plan of care more precisely to your needs, ensuring every exercise is effective.
• Improved Confidence and Safety: With video demonstrations and direct feedback, you can be sure you are performing your exercises correctly and safely at home, reducing the risk of injury.
• Convenience and Flexibility: Manage your recovery on your schedule. The RTM platform is accessible from your smartphone, making it easy to integrate into your daily routine.

How Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Works

Our RTM process is designed to be simple, secure, and supportive.

Step 1: Getting Started
Your physical therapist will determine if RTM is a good fit for your treatment plan. If so, they will help you get set up on our secure, user-friendly mobile application.

Step 2: Follow Your Personalized Program
Log in to the app to access your customized home exercise program. You’ll find clear instructions and video demonstrations for each movement prescribed by your therapist.

Step 3: Track and Report Your Progress
After each session, you can easily track which exercises you completed and provide feedback on your pain and difficulty levels. This information is automatically shared with your therapist.

Step 4: Receive Ongoing Support and Adjustments
Your therapist reviews your data and communicates with you through the app, offering guidance and motivation. They will use these insights to adjust your program as you progress, ensuring you are always on the most effective path to recovery.

A Real World RTM Scenario

It’s two days after Mark’s first physical therapy appointment for his nagging knee pain. He felt confident leaving the clinic, armed with a printout of his new exercises. Now, standing in his living room, he tries to remember the therapist’s exact instructions for the “clamshell” exercise.

He lies on his side, bends his knees, and lifts the top one. “Was I supposed to keep my feet together?” he wonders, a wave of uncertainty washing over him. He tries again, focusing on keeping his hips stable. It feels awkward, and a slight twinge in his knee makes him second-guess everything. “Am I making this worse? I wish I could just ask her.”

Then, he remembers the app his therapist, Sarah, had him download. He pulls out his phone, opens the RTM app, and finds the clamshell exercise, complete with a video demonstration. After watching it a couple of times, he feels a little better but is still unsure about the sensation in his knee.

He taps the “Message Your Therapist” button.

“Hi Sarah,” he types. “I’m trying the clamshells, but I feel a little pinch in the front of my knee when I lift my leg. I watched the video, but I’m worried I’m doing it wrong. Any advice?”

He sets his phone down and continues with the other exercises he feels sure about. Less than an hour later, his phone buzzes. It’s a reply from Sarah.

“Hi Mark! Thanks for reaching out. That’s a common issue. Try not to lift your knee quite as high, and really focus on squeezing your glute muscle to initiate the movement. It shouldn’t cause any pinching. Try that and let me know how it feels.”

Mark lies back down and follows her advice. He lifts his knee only a few inches, concentrating on the muscle Sarah mentioned. This time, there’s no pinch—just a gentle burn in his hip. A sense of relief and accomplishment floods him. He quickly types back, “That did the trick! Thanks so much.”

He finishes his exercises feeling confident, knowing that his therapist is just a message away and that he’s on the right track with his recovery.

Who is RTM For?

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring is a valuable tool for a wide range of patients, particularly those who:

• Are recovering from surgery and need to follow a specific home exercise protocol.
• Want to take a more active role in their physical therapy journey.
• Have busy schedules and appreciate the convenience of digital communication.
• Need extra guidance and motivation to stay on track with their home care plan.
• Want the peace of mind that comes with a direct connection to their therapist.

Take Control of Your Recovery Today

Elevate your physical therapy experience with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring. Stay motivated, connected, and confident as you work toward your health and wellness goals.

Ask your therapist if Remote Therapeutic Monitoring is right for you, or contact us today to learn more about our connected care options.