Gobezie Shoulder Institute patients are some of the first in the country to use a mobile app that is changing the physical therapy paradigm – PT Genie.
Before PT Genie, a patient’s post-surgical recovery—specifically their adherence to their prescribed physical therapy regimen — was difficult for a surgeon to track. Typically, the surgeon relied
heavily on a patient’s account of the rehab exercises they were doing in the physical therapy office or at home. Even the most compliant patients did not fully complete the recommended PT plan — delaying their own recovery.
PT Genie now allows Dr. Gobezie and his staff to monitor a patient’s recovery, keep them on track and correct any issues before it either delays recovery or becomes a major complication.
Physical therapy (PT) is a critical aspect of orthopedic care, injury recovery and chronic pain care. Studies overwhelmingly show that patients recover faster and with less pain when PT protocols are followed.
“As surgeons, we need to understand how effective a procedure or intervention is. The traditional PT paradigm did not fully allow this because we couldn’t account for the quality of rehab between patient visits,” said PT Genie Founder, Dr. Gobezie.
How It Works
Before surgery patients are trained on how to use the app. A PT Genie Customer Support Specialist provides each patient with a username and password that allows them access to their own customized home exercise program. Most patients begin using PT Genie within xx days post-surgery. The home exercises can be done anytime, anywhere.
The AI-powered mobile app leads patients through exercises that measure their range of motion, volume and intensity and allows monitored corrective feedback from a clinical team member on movements for correction. It creates an ongoing connection between patient and team member to ensure the patient is recovering on track.
Patients will continue to have in-office visits as needed. In-app telehealth appointments with clinical team member to ensure proper form, progress and recovery are also part of the program.
The convenience of in-home therapy saves time and money and is covered by most insurance plans. Most importantly, a dedicated rehabilitation team follows a patient’s full program to ensure optimal recovery.
PT Genie offers improved patient compliance and satisfaction (70% increase) with faster reduction in pain (up to 50%) and recovery times (up to 60%).
If you are a patient with questions about PT Genie, please call our office at 844-746-8537 (844-SHOULDR). For general inquires visit Genie.Health or email sales@genie.health.