Rehabilitation Technology Research Articles

Feasibility Study of Using the Integrated Telemedicine Platform “IS-cardio” for Outpatient Cardiological Rehabilitation: Single-Centered Cohort Study

INTRODUCTION. The implementation of remote cardiac rehabilitation (RCR) technology based on telemedicine platforms (TMP) requires a preliminary assessment of the feasibility of use. AIM. A preliminary study of the feasibility of using the integrated TMP “IS-cardio” to perform RCR in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the context of need, feasibility and acceptability. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Single-center cohort study of patients (n = 33; 75 % men; mean age 56 ± 8 years) with CVD. Testing of the TMP «IS-cardio» was carried out during 12-week physical training (PT) programs with an intensity of 55 %. Feasibility was assessed according to the following criteria: need, feasibility, acceptability. Data on need and acceptability were obtained from a patient survey. Feasibility was assessed as the proportion of patients completing RCR. Remote monitoring was performed using heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram and mobile application recorders. Feedback was provided in the form of electronic reports and delayed consultation. Patient satisfaction was assessed in points. RESULTS. 79.2 % of respondents were interested in telemedicine monitoring. 100 % of patients completed RCR; 12 patients (39.6 %) fully completed the PT program. The patients’ activity amounted to 2.4 ± 0.7 PT sessions per week; the average duration of PT was 56.5 ± 29.8 min/week. With a total satisfaction of 29.0 ± 3 points, the level of RCR was highly rated (3.85 ± 0.16 points) as a real solution to the problem associated with the presence of CVD (3.67 ± 0.34 points). DISCUSSION. The medical-technological solution TMP “IS-cardio”, combining the principles of traditional cardiac rehabilitation with telecardiology tools (monitoring based on digital recorders, automatic data transfer and feedback) met the criteria for the feasibility of using TMP with a similar concept. CONCLUSION. The high demand for remote monitoring, feasibility, and patient satisfaction of RCR may indicate the feasibility of its use for implementation of its programs.

A pilot exploration of staff and service-user perceptions of a novel digital health technology (Virtual Engagement Rehabilitation Assistant) in complex inpatient rehabilitation

Purpose Digital health technologies have the potential to advance rehabilitation. The Virtual Engagement Rehabilitation Assistant (VERA) is a digital technology, co-designed to increase service-user engagement and promote self-management. This qualitative study explored staff and service-user perceptions of implementing VERA on a UK complex inpatient rehabilitation ward. Methods Purposively sampled service-users were allocated to VERA for up to six weeks. The Non-adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread and Sustainability (NASSS) framework underpinned service-user post-intervention interviews and staff focus groups, and structured analysis of the data. Seven service-users were interviewed. Nine staff contributed to focus groups. Results A framework analysis identified themes (and subthemes) structured by the NASSS framework domains: 1. Nature of Clinical Condition, 2. Technology (Ease of Use, Holding Information/Resources in a single Digital Location, Appointments), 3. Value Proposition (Structuring Time, Feedback, Unexpected Benefits) 4. Adopters (Confidence in using Technology, Usefulness), 5. Wider Organisation. Ease of use and storage of key information in a single location were beneficial. Reliability, and provision of accurate and timely feedback to staff and service-users, were identified as essential. Conclusions A blended approach is required to meet staff and service-user needs. The potential for VERA in a community setting was identified and requires further investigation. Learning from VERA will support development of other digital technologies and their implementation.

Stepping Up Recovery: Integrating Patient-reported Outcome Measures and Wearable Technology for Rehabilitation Following Knee Arthroplasty.

Improvement after knee arthroplasty (KA) is often measured using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). However, PROMs are limited due to their subjectivity. Therefore, wearable technology is becoming commonly utilized to objectively assess physical activity and function. We assessed the correlation between PROMs and step/stair flight counts in total (TKA) and partial knee arthroplasty (PKA) patients.Analysis of a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal cohort study investigating the collection of average daily step and stair flight counts, was performed. Subjects (N = 1,844 TKA patients and N = 489 PKA patients) completed the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS JR) and provided numerical rating scale pain scores pre- and postoperatively. Only patients who reported living in a multilevel home environment (N = 896 TKA patients and N = 258 PKA patients) were included in analysis of stair flight counts. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to determine correlations between variables.Among TKA patients, pain scores demonstrated a negative correlation to mean step counts at preoperative (r = -0.14, p < 0.0001) and 1-month follow-up (r = -0.14, p < 0.0001). Similar negative correlations were true for pain and stair flight counts at preoperative (r = -0.16, p < 0.0001) and 1-month follow-up (r = -0.11, p = 0.006). KOOS JR scores demonstrated weak positive correlations with mean step counts at preoperative (r = 0.19, p < 0.0001) and 1-month postoperative (r = 0.17, p < 0.0001). Similar positive correlations were true for KOOS JR scores and stair flight counts preoperatively (r = 0.13, p = 0.0002) and at 1-month postoperatively (r = 0.10, p = 0.0048). For PKA patients, correlations between pain and KOOS JR with step/stair counts demonstrated similar directionality.Given the correlation between wearable-generated data and PROMs, wearable technology may be beneficial in evaluating patient outcomes following KA. By combining subjective feedback with the objective data, health care providers can gain a holistic view of patients' progress and tailor treatment plans accordingly.

A multifaceted suite of metrics for comparative myoelectric prosthesis controller research.

Upper limb robotic (myoelectric) prostheses are technologically advanced, but challenging to use. In response, substantial research is being done to develop person-specific prosthesis controllers that can predict a user's intended movements. Most studies that test and compare new controllers rely on simple assessment measures such as task scores (e.g., number of objects moved across a barrier) or duration-based measures (e.g., overall task completion time). These assessment measures, however, fail to capture valuable details about: the quality of device arm movements; whether these movements match users' intentions; the timing of specific wrist and hand control functions; and users' opinions regarding overall device reliability and controller training requirements. In this work, we present a comprehensive and novel suite of myoelectric prosthesis control evaluation metrics that better facilitates analysis of device movement details-spanning measures of task performance, control characteristics, and user experience. As a case example of their use and research viability, we applied these metrics in real-time control experimentation. Here, eight participants without upper limb impairment compared device control offered by a deep learning-based controller (recurrent convolutional neural network-based classification with transfer learning, or RCNN-TL) to that of a commonly used controller (linear discriminant analysis, or LDA). The participants wore a simulated prosthesis and performed complex functional tasks across multiple limb positions. Analysis resulting from our suite of metrics identified 16 instances of a user-facing problem known as the "limb position effect". We determined that RCNN-TL performed the same as or significantly better than LDA in four such problem instances. We also confirmed that transfer learning can minimize user training burden. Overall, this study contributes a multifaceted new suite of control evaluation metrics, along with a guide to their application, for use in research and testing of myoelectric controllers today, and potentially for use in broader rehabilitation technologies of the future.

Therapeutic effects of rehabilitation technologies in patients with functional asthenia

Abstract. Post-traumatic stress disorder is widespread in the young patient population and tends to increase. Studying the therapeutic effects of a complex of rehabilitation technologies in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder is an urgent scientific and practical task. Purpose of the study: to determine the therapeutic effects of a complex of rehabilitation technologies in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Material and methods. 71 patients aged 33 (20–49) years with post-traumatic stress disorder (ICD–X code F43.1) were studied. The patients were prescribed a set of physical exercises, a course of audiovisual polysensory relaxation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, chromotherapy, hydrobalneotherapy, climatotherapy, therapeutic nutrition and psychotherapy. The total duration of the course is 20 days. Clinical, instrumental, psychophysical, and integral methods of assessing the condition of patients were used. Results. A significant improvement in clinical and psychological status, an increase in adaptive potential, the level of physical health, a significant increase in physical performance, and an improvement in autonomic regulation were revealed. Conclusion. The complex of restorative technologies of medical and psychological rehabilitation produces pronounced actoprotective and psychocorrective therapeutic effects in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The effectiveness of medical and psychological rehabilitation of patients with nervous tension

Abstract. The prevalence of anxiety disorders during life among residents of developed countries reaches 34 %. The low effectiveness of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy determines the search for comprehensive technologies for the treatment of patients with nervous tension. The purpose of the study: to determine the prognosis of the effectiveness of medical and psychological rehabilitation (MPR) in patients with nervous tension and to identify its determinants. Methods: 254 patients aged 32 (19–50) years with nervous tension (ICD–X code R45.0) were studied. The complex of medical and psychological rehabilitation included physical exercises, courses of audiovisual polysensory relaxation, transcranial magnetic therapy, alpha massage, sodium chloride baths, climatotherapy, cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and therapeutic nutrition. The total duration of the MPR course is 10–20 days. To determine the relationship between integral health parameters and individual clinical and functional signs of nervous tension, correlation analysis was performed, canonical correlation analysis was used to select the most informative signs, and discriminant analysis was used to determine the prognosis of MPR and the dominants of its effectiveness. Results: A significant improvement in clinical and psychological status, physical health, increased physical performance, increased adaptive potential and autonomic regulation in patients was revealed. Significant high correlations of improvement of adaptive potential and physical performance with SAD (0.77), double product (0.81), Martin — Kushelevsky breakdown (0.74), average — with heart rate (0.58), DBP (0.69), level of physical health (0.54), weak — with BMI (0.47) were established. The effectiveness of MPR in patients with FA is 90 %. The determinants of effectiveness are indicators characterizing the heart rate, SAD, double product, BMI, age, Kerdo vegetative index, DAD, indicators of the Martinet — Kushelevsky test and physical performance PWC170–1. Conclusion: Various components of the pathogenesis of nervous tension determine the choice of rehabilitation technologies, the combination of mechanisms of therapeutic action of which determine the high effectiveness of MPR in patients with nervous tension.

Chinese expert consensus on treatment of osteoporotic fractures with teriparatide (2024 edition)

Osteoporotic fracture is the most serious complication of osteoporosis, which is a special type of pathologic fracture of the skeleton that occurs because of osteoporosis. It is characterized by delayed fracture healing, high risk of re-fracture, high rate of disability and death, difficulty in treatment and long treatment time, and re-fracture has a"cascade effect". Guidelines in different countries recommend that patients with osteoporotic fractures and those at very high risk of fracture should consider anabolic agents as first treatment choice. Teriparatide is the only anabolic agent approved by National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), and it has the clinical efficacy of improving fracture healing, reducing the risk of re-fracture, and improving bone microstructure in the treatment of osteoporotic fracture. Due to deficiencies in the current standardization of clinical use of teriparatide, Committee of Accelerated Rehabilitation After Osteoporotic Fractures of China Association of Rehabilitation Technology Transformation and Promotion, Bone and Joint Group of Chinese Society of Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Research and Osteoporosis Working Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons developed this consensus. The development of this consensus follows the modified Delphi method and forms 8 evidence-based medical recommendations, aiming to propose methods and precautions for standardizing the application of teriparatide, and to emphasize the importance of teriparatide application for the treatment of patients with osteoporotic fracture.

Biomedical engineering point of view on the implementation of rehabilitation technology: a qualitative study

Biomedical engineering point of view on the implementation of rehabilitation technology: a qualitative study

Emerging trends in management of long COVID with a focus on pulmonary rehabilitation: A review.

Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), represents a complex condition with persistent symptoms following SARS-Cov-2 infection. The symptoms include fatigue, dyspnoea, cognitive impairment, decreased quality of life in variable levels of severity. Potential mechanisms behind long COVID include vascular damage, immune dysregulation and viral persistence. Diagnosing long COVID involves medical evaluation by multidisciplinary team and assessment of persistent symptoms with scoring systems in development. Treatment strategies are symptom-focused, encompassing multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation and tailored exercise programmes. Pulmonary rehabilitation, an effective and critical component of long COVID management, has shown promise, particularly for patients with respiratory symptoms such as dyspnoea. These programmes, which combine exercise, breathing techniques, education and psychological support, improve symptoms, quality of life and overall recovery. Innovative technologies, such as telemedicine, wearable devices, telerehabilitation, are transforming long COVID management. Telemedicine facilitates consultations and interventions, eliminating healthcare access barriers. Wearable devices enable remote and continuous monitoring of patients during their rehabilitation activities. Telerehabilitation has proven to be safe and feasible and to have high potential for COVID-19 recovery. This review provides a concise overview of long COVID, encompassing its definition, prevalence, mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management approaches. It emphasizes the significance of multidisciplinary approach in diagnosis and treatment of long COVID, with focus on pulmonary rehabilitation and innovative technology advances to effectively address the management of long COVID.

Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs.

Recent advancements in biomimetics have spurred significant innovations in prosthetic limb development by leveraging the intricate designs and mechanisms found in nature. Biomimetics, also known as "nature-inspired engineering", involves studying and emulating biological systems to address complex human challenges. This comprehensive review provides insights into the latest trends in biomimetic prosthetics, focusing on leveraging knowledge from natural biomechanics, sensory feedback mechanisms, and control systems to closely mimic biological appendages. Highlighted breakthroughs include the integration of cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, facilitating seamless anatomical integration of prosthetic limbs. Additionally, the incorporation of neural interfaces and sensory feedback systems enhances control and movement, while technologies like 3D scanning enable personalized customization, optimizing comfort and functionality for individual users. Ongoing research efforts in biomimetics hold promise for further advancements, offering enhanced mobility and integration for individuals with limb loss or impairment. This review illuminates the dynamic landscape of biomimetic prosthetic technology, emphasizing its transformative potential in rehabilitation and assistive technologies. It envisions a future where prosthetic solutions seamlessly integrate with the human body, augmenting both mobility and quality of life.

ANKLE JOINT MOTION RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND ALGORITHM OPTIMIZATION BASED ON PLANTAR PRESSURE

Due to the current focus of research on ankle rehabilitation robots on structural design, there is still limited research on ankle human–machine interaction technology. In order to enable rehabilitation robots to conduct personalized rehabilitation training based on patients’ ankle movement intentions, we propose a new ankle motion recognition method based on plantar pressure. First, we designed a plantar pressure collection system based on array sensors. Then, we collected nine types of ankle joint motion pressure data from five volunteers and conducted algorithm selection, data processing, and algorithm optimization. Finally, we proposed a small sample optimization algorithm based on support vector machine, with an average recognition rate of 93.16%. The recognition method proposed in this paper can be combined with ankle rehabilitation robots to achieve active rehabilitation functions, laying the foundation for the clinical application of active rehabilitation technology.

Rehabilitation of burnout patients: medical and psychological aspects

Abstract. Rationale: Determining the therapeutic effects of rehabilitation technologies in patients with burnout is a topical scientific and practical task. Purpose of the study: to determine the therapeutic effects of combinations of rehabilitation technologies in patients with burnout. Methods: 208 patients aged 31.9 (18–52.0) years with burnout (ICD-10 code Z73.0) were studied. The patients were prescribed a set of physical exercises, a course of audiovisual polysensory relaxation, transcranial magnetic therapy, non-selective chromotherapy, therapeutic massage, contrast showers (baths), climatotherapy, clinical nutrition, and psychotherapy. The total duration of the course was 20–30 days. Clinical, instrumental, psychophysical, and integral methods of assessing the condition of patients were used. Results: the study revealed significant dynamics of indicators of subjective well-being: interest in professional activity, attention to detail, psychophysiological status, heart rate, systolic arterial pressure, vital capacity, double product and the Martinet-Kushelevsky test, adaptive potential, and vegetative regulation. The rehabilitation course caused a significant improvement in integral health indicators: the level of somatic health increased from 1.75 ± 0.52 to 2.9 ± 0.58 points (p &lt; 0.001) and physical performance indicators PWC-170 — from 866.6 ± 10.2 to 1,031.1 ± 11.8 mcg/s (p &lt; 0.001). Conclusion: the complex of syndrome and pathogenetically conditioned rehabilitation technologies forms pronounced actoprotective and psychorelaxing therapeutic effects in patients with burnout.

How IT technologies are transforming the world of sports for people with disabilities

IT technologies in medical rehabilitation play a key role in opening new perspectives for people with physical disabilities. Sensor devices, virtual reality and specialized software solutions make it possible to create innovative training programs adapted for people with disabilities. Thanks to biometric sensors and monitoring systems, doctors and trainers can more effectively track progress and adjust treatment plans. IT technologies are becoming a powerful tool in the field of medical rehabilitation, opening up new opportunities for a full and active life.

Enhancing BPPV Treatment Outcomes: A Comparative Study of the Epley Maneuver with and without the Dizzy-Fix Training Device.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of combining the Epley Maneuver with the Dizzy-Fix Training Device in treating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), aiming to enhance treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. In this randomized controlled trial, 50 patients diagnosed with posterior canal BPPV were allocated into two groups: one receiving the traditional Epley Maneuver and the other undergoing the Epley Maneuver supplemented with the Dizzy-Fix Training Device. Key measures included the proportion of symptom-free patients at one month, changes in the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) scores, the recurrence rate within one month, and patient satisfaction. The Dizzy-Fix group achieved a significantly higher symptom resolution rate by day 7 (90% vs. 60%) and reported greater patient satisfaction (4.5/5 vs. 3.8/5) compared to the Epley Maneuver alone group. Additionally, this group exhibited a more substantial decrease in DHI scores (from an average of 30 to 5) and a lower recurrence rate (10% vs. 40%) within the first month post-treatment. Incorporating the Dizzy-Fix Training Device with the Epley Maneuver significantly improves the management of BPPV, evidenced by faster symptom resolution, enhanced patient satisfaction, and reduced symptom recurrence. These findings underscore the value of integrating real-time visual feedback technologies in vestibular rehabilitation, promising better patient outcomes, and advancing the quality of care in BPPV treatment.

The durability and rehabilitation technologies of concrete sewerage pipes: A state-of-the-art review

This paper reviews the literature available on the subject of the durability of concrete sewer pipes and the corresponding rehabilitation technologies. An introduction related to the importance of the sewer system in urban life and its durability issues was first discussed as most people did not recognise the scale and complexity of the underground sewer system. Then the recent development of alternative binder materials or filler materials to improve the acid resistance of concrete was specified. For instance, the effects of alternative binders on the hydration products and the mechanism of biogenic corrosion were discussed in detail. The paper ends with the current rehabilitation technologies and the structural performance of rehabilitated sewer pipes. Also, some suggestions associated with future research were made.

Social support for families with children with special needs

In Russia, despite the efforts made and significant progress in medicine, the number of people with special needs is growing slowly but steadily. In our country, the number of children in need of special education increases by 3–5 % every year. Technologies for social rehabilitation of these children require the mandatory inclusion of parents in rehabilitation activities, mothers and fathers’ attendance of classes to teach the basics of social and medical rehabilitation, and meetings of parents to specify further work with the child at home. Thus, children and parents are jointly trained in independent living skills.

The Application of Virtual Reality in Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation.

To achieve a positive functional prognosis in orthopedic surgery, particularly in shoulder surgeries, effective rehabilitation is essential. Recently, there has been growing interest in the use of virtual reality (VR) in the field of orthopedics, particularly for preoperative education and training, as well as clinical and home-based rehabilitation. This report describes the process of developing an application utilizing Meta Quest 2 VR technology (Meta, CA, USA) for rehabilitation after shoulder surgery. This application assists patients in performing postoperative exercises at home by wearing VR equipment tailored to their postoperative weeks. The advantages of VR rehabilitation lie in overcoming the limitations of traditional rehabilitation methods and providing patients with a better rehabilitation experience. Moreover, automating the rehabilitation process and reducing patients' visits to clinics can lead to cost savings. This report raises expectations for the potential and scalability of VR utilization, extending beyond orthopedics to other fields. In addition, it anticipates that with better feedback and motivation, the rehabilitation effects for patients can be further enhanced.

Practical aspects of the application of the remote physical rehabilitation support system under audiovisual self-control

The problem of developing a system for monitoring the health state of people with chronic non-communicable disease (CNCD) is considered. To improve the effectiveness of medical care for such patients, it is proposed to use long-term remote monitoring of their health outside the medical institution and, based on the analysis of personalized patterns of dynamics of diagnostically significant indicators for the state of remission and exacerbation of the disease, to ensure the possibility of detecting its exacerbation at an early stage of development. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system remain a serious problem for modern man. A long-term physical rehabilitation is required for the treatment of such condition. At the outpatient stage, it is carried out by the patient himself. The patient doesn’t have the possibility of qualified control over the correctness of performing rehabilitation exercises at home. The remote monitoring system will allow to assess the patient's condition during the outpatient period objectively. However, existing technical solutions are difficult to use for an ordinary user. Therefore, a convenient system is needed that could increase the availability of medical services without the use of additional equipment. The presence of a motion sensor system in a smartphone increases the possibility of using this technical tool to monitor motor activity in everyday life. Purpose of the present paper: to assess the effectiveness of a remote physical rehabilitation sup-port system through its implementation in a medical institution involving patients who have under-gone a rehabilitation course during their inpatient period, including the performance of a specific set of rehabilitation exercises, and to explore the participants' experiences using a mobile application and remote physical rehabilitation support system. During the development on the NEFITNESS project, the team developed and successfully implemented in clinical practice a system for remote physical rehabilitation support under audio-visual self-control. The support system, based on an inertial sensor, a mobile application, and an online platform, led to a 11% increase in muscle endurance over six months of regular sessions compared to standard rehabilitation techniques. The following objectives were achieved: a) experience with the mobile application and physical rehabilitation support system was studied; b) quantitative characteristics of rehabilitation trajectory success were obtained through exercise performance feedback; c) participant engagement in the topic of remote rehabilitation support increased; d) accessibility of rehabilitation technologies for a wide range of users improved. The practical possibility of using a remote rehabilitation and motor activity recovery system under audiovisual self- control is presented, where a smartphone served as a feed-back tool based on an integrated motion sensor to ensure the correct execution of rehabilitation exercises. Within the framework of joint scientific research carried out at the Research Institute of Emergency Pediatric Surgery and Traumatology under the project "Development of a complex of remote physical rehabilitation of children", the remote physical rehabilitation system and mobile application "NEFITNESS" were tested. The developed system resulted in increased muscle endurance over six months of regular sessions can be scaled and applied to address various tasks related to the digital representation of restorative exercises for other segments of the musculoskeletal system.

Carbon footprint assessment of maintenance and rehabilitation techniques for sewer systems

ABSTRACT The research study presented in this paper sets out to improve our understanding of the environmental impacts associated with the maintenance and rehabilitation of conventional gravity sewer systems and, through this, support decision-making processes in sewer system management. The objects assessed are open trench replacement, trenchless renovation, open trench and trenchless spot repair, inspection, and hydraulic cleaning of sewer pipes. Carbon footprint assessment was carried out according to the ISO14067:2018 standard. The life cycle stages considered included raw material extraction, manufacturing processes, maintenance/rehabilitation, and the transportation of materials. The functional unit was defined as: ‘A gravity sewer section with a length of 45 metres and a diameter of 200 to 1500 mm operating in normal conditions over a period of 100 years in the Netherlands’. A sensitivity analysis was included to assess how the results vary as a consequence of changes in the input dimensions. The findings of this study suggest that the main opportunities for reducing the environmental impacts of conventional, open trench pipe replacement lie in the choice of the pipe material and the design of the asphalt pavement that requires reinstatement. Adopting trenchless sewer rehabilitation technologies can significantly reduce the environmental burdens of sewer system rehabilitation.

Available rehabilitation technology with the potential to be incorporated into the clinical practice of physiotherapists: A systematic review.

The development of prototypes capable of intervening in the area of rehabilitation in physical therapy clinical practice activities that were previously carried out in a traditional way, that is, manually, demonstrates how technology is having an impact on professional careers such as physiotherapy. The purpose of this study is to present a comprehensive examination of various technologies employed in the facilitation of patient rehabilitation, with a focus on their potential integration within the clinical practice of physical therapists. We conducted a systematic search in four electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, PEDro, and PubMed) for research on rehabilitation technologies. The eligible studies should demonstrate a clear utilization of technology in various aspects of the clinical approach to the rehabilitation process and have been published between 2000 and 2021 in either Portuguese or English. A total of 18 articles that satisfied the selection criteria were included in the study. The studies were classified into four distinct categories of rehabilitation technologies, which were determined by the specific characteristics of the technology employed and its integration with the therapeutic approach to rehabilitation. These categories include digital technologies, artificial intelligence and/or robotics, virtual technologies, and hybrid technologies. Rehabilitation technologies possess the capacity to effectively facilitate clinical activities performed by physical therapy professionals, including injury prevention, movement monitoring, and coordination of rehabilitation programs, with minimal or negligible intervention from the physical therapist. Further research is required to ascertain the precise capabilities of various technologies in collaborating with physiotherapists to deliver comprehensive care for patients' physical well-being, encompassing both therapeutic and preventive approaches. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020222288.