Digital Rehabilitation

28/03/2025

The for the year 2025 is now available 📢

The team at JAMK is pleased to release the first edition of our 2025 newsletter! 🎉 This edition is full of updates from our projects, including:

🔹 A new has been developed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of digital rehabilitation in Rwanda, comparing traditional physiotherapy with the Inclusion App, a digital tool used by community health workers.
🔹9,000 users and counting! The Inclusion App continues to transform access to rehabilitation across Rwanda. 🌍💡
🔹Advancing education—we've integrated digital rehabilitation content into higher education courses using the Carpe Diem process in East Africa! 🎓✨

Stay ahead of the latest innovations in rehabilitation by reading the full newsletter here!https://lnkd.in/dpk3-CYy

Let’s shape the future of digital rehabilitation together! 💙

22/01/2025

Research Findings Release: Harnessing the Potential of Digital Rehabilitation in Rwanda 🌟

Jamk University of Applied Sciences's digital rehabilitation team is excited to share the results of a study on digital rehabilitation in Rwanda. The research highlights the potential of digital tools to transform rehabilitation services.

Key Findings

✅Rehabilitation Access barriers: Long travel distances, high costs, a limited number of professionals, and a lack of information make it difficult for many individuals to access rehabilitation services.
✅Transforming Rehabilitation through Digital Solutions: Tools like Physitrack simplify rehabilitation by providing home exercise plans, client education, and remote monitoring. Participants reported faster recovery times, increased engagement, and reduced transportation costs.
✅Scaling Opportunities: Rwanda’s ongoing digitization of healthcare presents a significant opportunity to expand digital rehabilitation services. However, internet access, devices, and digital literacy investments are essential for success.

The study highlights the need for:

• Increasing the number of rehabilitation professionals.
• Public awareness campaigns about rehabilitation rights and services.
•Policies to support early interventions and incentivize digital solutions.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jamk’s research team and the participants who made this important study possible.

Read the full article that presents these and other insights here.

The findings highlight the need for greater affordability and accessibility across Rwanda’s tiered healthcare system, and the potential of digital rehabilitation. These results underscore the importance of advocating for rehabilitation, digital literacy and skills training, and increasing the numb...

20/12/2024

🎉 Our 4th Edition for 2024 is Out Now!

As we close out another remarkable year, the team at the Institute of Rehabilitation (Jamk University of Applied Sciences) is thrilled to announce the release of our 4th edition newsletter for 2024, packed with updates, insights, and highlights from our ongoing initiatives.

This edition highlights the , which captured global attention by bringing together leading experts to discuss how leveraging digital technologies can address global rehabilitation challenges—especially in underserved regions. 🌍💡

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also find updates on other impactful projects and initiatives, celebrating the incredible strides we’ve made as a community.

We couldn’t have achieved any of this without the unwavering dedication of our hashtag , , and hashtag . Your innovation and hard work continue to inspire us, and we’re truly grateful for all we’ve accomplished together!✨

As the holiday season unfolds, we wish you a joyful holiday and a prosperous ! Let’s keep making a difference together in the year to come!

👉 Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/1e8d3bf9c9a4/digital-rehabilitation-news-12716245

01/11/2024

🌍 There is still time to register for the !
📅 Date: November 7

We’re delighted to announce that the Global Digital Rehabilitation Summit 2024 is approaching! This premier hybrid event brings together leading experts, innovators, and professionals in digital rehabilitation to explore the future of cutting-edge tech solutions and rehabilitation advancements. This summit is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the future of digital rehabilitation.

We’re also excited to present an inspiring lineup for the opening remarks and keynote speeches. Join us as we kick off the event with thought-provoking insights from some of the foremost leaders in digital rehabilitation and healthcare.

Secure your spot at the Global Digital Rehabilitation Summit 2024 and join the conversation shaping the future of healthcare.

Register Now 👉 https://digitalrehabilitation.org/global-digital-rehabilitation-summit/

11/10/2024

🌍 Last Call for Presentations! 🌍

Join us at the Global Summit 2024 as we bring together researchers, technology innovators, rehabilitation and healthcare professionals, and service users to share insights and advancements in digital rehabilitation.

We invite diverse stakeholders—from academia to the private sector—to engage in digital rehabilitation discussions on:

🔹Evidence-based practices and outcomes
🔹Innovative digital rehabilitation tools and technologies
🔹Implementation across various contexts
🔹Business models and scaling opportunities
🔹Upcoming initiatives and funding opportunities

This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with international peers, and network with industry leaders.

🗓️ Presentation Deadline: 11.10.2024

We look forward to your contributions at the summit!

30/09/2024

The team at the Institute of Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that the 3rd edition of the for 2024 is now available!📢

👉Read it here: https://t.co/fHJ48Dz0mO

25/09/2024

Welcome to the Global Digital Rehabilitation Summit 2024, where developers, researchers, rehabilitation professionals, and service users gather to explore the future of rehabilitation through the lens of digitalization.

This hybrid event features up-to-date presentations on research and development projects, interactive workshops, and hands-on sessions where you can see and experience what digital rehabilitation means in practice.

Join us to hear perspectives from international leaders in rehabilitation and technology, offering a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities for scaling digital rehabilitation globally. This summit provides a unique platform to connect with experts, share your expertise, and contribute to shaping the future of global rehabilitation practices.

⏲ Time: November 7th, 2024, 7:30 am–1:45 pm (CET)

🌐 Location: Online or on-site at JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä, Finland) and the Regional Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and eHealth (Kigali, Rwanda)

ℹ More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/dXEuSwCw

🗒 You are welcome to present your relevant research, innovation, or project. The call for presentations is open until September 29th, 2024.

30/08/2024

The last week of August was spent in a happy and international atmosphere. The Institute of Rehabilitation at Jamk University of Applied Sciences hosted visitors from Hospital 199 in Da Nang, Vietnam. 🌏

Specialists and researchers from the Institute of Rehabilitation have been collaborating with local stakeholders in Vietnam on various development and research projects. During this visit, the Vietnamese experts had the opportunity to learn more about the activities of JAMK and its partners in Jyväskylä. 💡

The visit aimed to deepen collaboration and explore new opportunities in the field of digital rehabilitation. During their stay, the guests also visited Hospital Nova, the Finnish Institute of High-Performance Sport KIHU, and the training facility in Killeri, Jyväskylä. Many thanks to all of you who shared your expertise with us! 🙏

In the photo with the Vietnamese guests are Lecturer Sanna Paasu-Hynynen, Specialist Minna Maria Eriksen, and Research Assistant Bhain Devi.

20/06/2024

📢 Pleased to announce that the Jamk's 2nd edition newsletter for 2024 is out! 🎉

Read here: https://bit.ly/3RDvDQK

In this edition, explore our recent projects and events focused on:

◾ Integrating digital-first rehabilitation into primary care
◾ Advancing AI-driven rehabilitation models
◾ Enhancing Global Digital Rehabilitation Competencies

Join us in innovating for a future where rehabilitation is accessible to all! 🌍

24/05/2024

The Jamk’s Global Digital Rehabilitation Initiative team hosted the third forum on (AI) in Rehabilitation, which attracted a diverse audience worldwide.

During the forum, we delved into 's transformative potential in rehabilitation globally, especially in low-resource settings.

AI in rehabilitation isn't just a futuristic concept—it's here, making a tangible difference today. By leveraging these technologies, we can provide personalized, efficient, and scalable services, ensuring , regardless of their geographic location or resources.

Our special gratitude goes to Dr. Katariina Korniloff from Jamk University of Applied Sciences for warmly welcoming our global audience.

This forum would not have been possible without the informative and insightful presentations by Mr. Michael L Wilson from the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Mr. Ahti Ahde, and our Jamk team, Mr. Kari-Pekka Murtonen, and Ms. Minna Maria Eriksen. Thank you all!

Let's embrace the power of AI to build a more inclusive and effective rehabilitation landscape for everyone.

26/04/2024

Exciting updates from the Digital Rehabilitation team on the second Global Digital Rehabilitation Initiative Online Forum 2024! Our discussions highlighted a critical need for integrating digital rehabilitation in primary care with inspiring case studies from Rwanda and Uganda.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all supporters of our global initiative who attended the forum and represented various organizations worldwide. Your presence and contributions have been invaluable. We also appreciate Hopkins University's participation and presentation of innovative findings on integrating rehabilitation technologies in primary care with insights from Uganda. The initiative is supported by the Relab-HS consortium.

Our aim is to bring together organizations worldwide to promote system-level advancements in digital rehabilitation and address global rehabilitation access challenges. Join us in advancing this cause together!