Jan . - Mar 20226JAN . - MAR 2022 Volume 02 - Issue 01 (ISSN 2837-3421) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorGlenn FernandezEditorial StaffVisualizerChris LynnEmailsales@medtechbusinessreview.comeditor@medtechbusinessreview.commarketing@medtechbusinessreview.comJoshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoTo subscribe to MedTech Business ReviewVisit www.medtechbusinessreview.com Copyright © 2022 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffGlenn FernandezManaging Editoreditor@medtechbusinessreview.comAccording to recent WHO estimates, approximately 80 percent of the global population will experience musculoskeletal diseases at some point during their lives in the coming decades. The rising incidents of musculoskeletal problems are a result of the ageing population and lifestyle diseases that are projected to boost demand for physiotherapy solutions. Anticipating this oncoming trend, physical therapy is rapidly growing as a field with an increasingly wide range of innovative solutions that implement the latest advances in technology. Aquatic therapy is a recent breakthrough in this field as an excellent treatment option for patients with low pain tolerance, obesity, or weight-bearing issues. Similarly, bionic exoskeleton suits made of aluminum and titanium are yet another innovation designed to assist patients with various degrees of paralysis, and also to reduce workplace injuries with the help of robotics. Novel electrotherapy devices are also gaining popularity as physiotherapists and athletes increasingly turn to electrotherapy to cure sports injuries.As data science and big data rapidly enter the physiotherapy space, it is causing a shift in focus toward prevention rather than treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Data-powered physiotherapy interventions can contribute to greater economic benefits to patients in terms of significant improvement in quality of life that exceeds the cost of treatment of chronic musculoskeletal disorders. This is extremely important as preventive physiotherapy interventions today can reduce the probability of musculoskeletal diseases among the geriatric population of tomorrow.Consequently, physiotherapists are continually discovering new ways to leverage technology to serve their patients better and enhance their practice. Rest assured, we'll be seeing these technologies continually get refined, promising to be more exciting in the days to come. To make the most of these efficient technologies, health organizations, companies, and physiotherapists need an appropriate pathfinder to help them choose the right physical therapy solutions that meet their particular requirements. We hope this edition shows you the path to the right physiotherapy solution provider for your needs. Let us know your thoughts!Taking Physical Therapy to the Next Level Sarah FernandesEDITORIALGlenn Fernandez
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