Development of a User-Friendly IoT-Enabled Wearable for At-Home Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Patients recovering from knee surgeries or suffering from knee osteoarthritis face difficulties with traditional rehabilitation methods, often leading to slow recovery or inconsistent adherence. There is a need for an accessible, effective, and technology-driven solution that enables users to perform physiotherapy at home, track progress, and receive guidance without frequent in-person visits.

A mid-sized healthcare technology company aiming to develop innovative remote physiotherapy devices and companion applications to enhance patient recovery at home.

• Create an innovative wearable device that delivers muscle stimulation to facilitate knee rehabilitation and improve recovery speed.
• Develop a cross-platform, user-friendly mobile application that seamlessly connects with the wearable via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Enable real-time data transfer, tracking, and management of patient progress through cloud-based backend services.
• Ensure the system is secure, scalable, and capable of supporting a broad user base for at-home physiotherapy.
• Launch the complete solution within a targeted timeframe, aiming for rapid market entry and high user satisfaction.

• Hardware device capable of delivering muscle stimulation tailored for knee rehabilitation.
• Mobile app for iOS and Android with an intuitive interface for onboarding, exercise guidance, and progress tracking.
• Reliable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity between the wearable and mobile device for seamless data transfer.
• Backend infrastructure utilizing cloud services for data storage, retrieval, and analytics.
• API layer facilitating data extraction, integration with health records, and potential third-party healthcare services.
• User authentication and security features to protect patient data.
• In-app notifications and feedback mechanisms to motivate and guide users during their rehab journey.

• Health record systems for seamless patient data exchange
• Analytics and reporting dashboards for clinicians and users
• Third-party health monitoring platforms (if relevant)
• Device firmware interfaces for hardware control and updates

• System should support thousands of concurrent users with minimal latency
• Data transfer latency must be under 1 second for real-time feedback
• Device and app data must be secured using encryption standards compliant with healthcare privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
• App should achieve at least 4.5-star ratings on app stores based on user feedback
• Ensure high system availability with 99.9% uptime

This project aims to significantly enhance at-home physiotherapy experience by providing a reliable, accessible, and effective muscle stimulation device paired with an intuitive app. Expected outcomes include faster patient recovery times, increased adherence to rehabilitation protocols, reduced dependence on in-person therapy sessions, and expanded market reach for the client’s health solutions. The solution's scalable design aims to support broad adoption, improve patient satisfaction, and position the client as a leader in digital healthcare innovation.