A practical, step-by-step guide
For too long, physical therapists (PTs) and others have had to depend on analog tools and manual muscle testing (MMT) to rehabilitate patients after injury. Relying solely on feel and qualitative data can lead to suboptimal recovery outcomes: patients may find their course of therapy tedious and often struggle to track their progress or see the fruits of their labor. As a result, it isn’t uncommon for patients to become disillusioned and stop showing up for their appointments.
Biofeedback devices – tools that measure physiological activities – can help reverse that trend. These technologically advanced tools give PTs the quantitative data they need to devise and refine training plans – with no guesswork or cumbersome calculations involved.
If you’re looking to augment your practice with biofeedback equipment, know that not all devices are created equally. To get the greatest return on your investment – and drive the best outcomes for your patients – look for a suite of tools that work in harmony with one another and are connected to user-friendly software that helps you and your patients visualize their rehabilitation journey.
While a number of solutions are currently on the market, KINVENT stands head and shoulders above the competition. KINVENT’s ecosystem of devices generates precise data, which is sent to the connected KINVENT Physio App in real time. Within the app, PTs can gain valuable insights and generate reports with a click of a button – and patients can monitor their progress and remain engaged in the process.
If you are just getting started with KINVENT – or are curious about how to add more structure to your rehabilitative programs – begin with a KINVENT Session.
What is a KINVENT Session?
Designed to elevate the standard of care PTs provide to patients, a KINVENT Session is a structured process that guides PTs and their patients through a rehabilitation journey. To track progress and optimize training, each session follows a cycle of assessment, goal setting, training and reassessment.
How To Set Up a KINVENT Session
Step One: Add a Pathology
To get started, open the KINVENT Physio App and choose the injury you seek to treat. If your patient’s injury isn’t included in the library, click “+other” and specify your patient’s condition using the body chart provided.
Step Two: Choose Your Protocol
KINVENT offers tailored testing programs for common injuries, including knee replacements, ACL tears and lateral ankle sprains. Select the protocol that best aligns with your patient’s needs. If a protocol doesn’t exist in KINVENT’s library, you can request one through the app.
Step Three: Establish Baseline Measurements
After you’ve selected your patient’s pathology and corresponding protocol, establish their baseline measurements by following the steps below:
- Select the KINVENT device you will use to test
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Have your patient complete the full session or, if you wish to tailor the protocol, click “view list” to skip or select certain assessments
Once your patient completes the prescribed tests, you can view the results in the app.
Step Four: Craft a Training Program
With the data generated from your initial assessment, devise a program by:
- Clicking on “create training session”
- Specifying the duration of your training program
- Reviewing the app’s suggested programs (which are drawn from your patient’s baseline measurements and your desired training period)
- Customizing the exercises and configuration of sessions as needed
Step Five: Conduct Testing
Have your patient follow the prompts on the app to complete each prescribed exercise.
Step Six: Measure Progress Against the Baseline
After each training session, have your patient repeat the initial testing protocol. Chart their progress using the app’s advanced reporting functionality.
Step Seven: Adjust
As your patient progresses through their training program, tweak the exercises and intensity, as needed, to align with their evolving needs.
Get Started Today
With KINVENT Sessions, PTs and others can streamline and standardize testing – and drive improved health outcomes. The flexibility, accuracy and efficiency of KINVENT devices, combined with the app’s advanced testing and reporting capabilities, help clinicians provide superior – and more collaborative and engaging – care to their patients.
Ready to try KINVENT for yourself? Contact JLW Instrument’s KINVENT product experts to schedule a free trial.
