Dr Kelly Bower - Technology in rehabilitation
In this episode, we explore using technology in your clinical practice in a really practical and realistic way with Dr. Kelly Bower who completed her PhD in technology use in rehabilitation. Join us as we discuss Wii, Kinect, newer rehab-specific devices, the evidence base, barriers & facilitators in the clinic and what patients get out of tech - be ready for some surprises here! Kelly also shares her journey through PhD to educator & researcher whilst remaining a clinician. Her story will help others searching for a similar path.Intro - 3.56Career pathway - 6.12Phd research - Wii balance board as Ax & intervention - 11.23Using Wii balance board as a force platform or as a clinical OM - 16.01The motivation of tech for both intervention and tracking progress - 20.00What is it about tech that is interesting? - 21.24What are the limitations? - 24.23Linking use of tech to goals - a tailored intervention - 25.22Evidence base variability - 26.40Clinicians' thoughts on tech - 31.45Advice for addressing barriers - 34.20Best devices? - 35.49Kelly developing a video game - 39.00Emerging tech rehab devices - 46.54How Kelly balances her workload (pun intended!) - 49.40