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What is my best interest in rehabilitation Technology?
I like to keep to myself most of the time, but I also like to help others around for the fact that I want to see them doing better in health or in any other way possible. #healthcare
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Dr. Frank’s Answer
Rehabilitation technology (RT) is the use of technology to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Rehabilitation technology (RT) cuts barriers and gives more opportunities to people with disabilities in education, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, living at home, and recreation.
Devices used are Designed to restore, improve or maintain physical strength, coordination, mobility and cognition, our discounted rehabilitation products include exercise equipment, positioning products, daily living aids, range of motion devices, healthcare furniture, treatment tables, evaluation/assessment instruments, and so much more
The Rehabilitation Engineer, or the Assistive Technology Practitioner, may work in public or private rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, hospitals, voluntary organizations, university based programs, research facilities, or as a consultant.
Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. AT can be low-tech: communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt.
Some examples of assistive technologies are:
Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches1, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices. ...
Hearing aids to help people hear or hear more clearly.
Assistive technology devices are identified in the IDEA 2004 as: Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.
You can also be an An assistive technology professional: which is a service provider who analyzes the technology needs of people with disabilities and helps them select and use adaptive devices. These professionals work with clients of all ages with every type of cognitive, physical and sensory disability.
Devices used are Designed to restore, improve or maintain physical strength, coordination, mobility and cognition, our discounted rehabilitation products include exercise equipment, positioning products, daily living aids, range of motion devices, healthcare furniture, treatment tables, evaluation/assessment instruments, and so much more
The Rehabilitation Engineer, or the Assistive Technology Practitioner, may work in public or private rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, hospitals, voluntary organizations, university based programs, research facilities, or as a consultant.
Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. AT can be low-tech: communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt.
Some examples of assistive technologies are:
Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches1, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices. ...
Hearing aids to help people hear or hear more clearly.
Assistive technology devices are identified in the IDEA 2004 as: Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.
You can also be an An assistive technology professional: which is a service provider who analyzes the technology needs of people with disabilities and helps them select and use adaptive devices. These professionals work with clients of all ages with every type of cognitive, physical and sensory disability.
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Jenna’s Answer
You can use technology in various ways within rehab. Documentation systems are a newer part of rehab and are always being further developed. You can also explore technology with devices - for example, robotics to assist patients who have had amputations. Additionally, you could look into research within rehab that embraces developing technology.