Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Related Products
October is Physical Therapy Month and October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day. We honored these topics with a discussion of products and training.
Michael Phillips from AARP spoke about the importance of Digital Skills Training in the fields of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy during our introduction.
Brett Adler won the Amazon Alexa skills challenge for his product Voice PT, which guides physical therapy patients.
Carol Chiang discussed her virtual consultations for aging in place, emphasizing the importance of digital skills training for occupational therapists.
Nancy introduced Comfort Linen, which helps people with Parkinson’s and those in pain with bed mobility.
Mark Evin highlighted Ludica Health’s interactive rehabilitation technology.
Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Community shared plans to integrate on-site physical therapy and digital skills training for residents and staff.
Recorded on October 27, 2022, this episode is part of our PT and OT Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Founder, EvolvingHomes; in 2025 added: Author “Age in Place or Find a New Space”; Medbridge Podcast Host, “Innovative Aging”
EvolvingHomes is an AgeTech Collaborative Business Services Participant
Nancy McGovern, Principal Owner, Comfort Linen
Mark Evin, Co-Founder and CEO, Jintronix, Ludica Health
Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist, Director of Education and Culture, and Innovation Lab, Koelsch Communities
Brett Adler, Co-Founder, VoicePT
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