iSchool Capstone

Achilles

Project tags:

information architecture

mobile or web development

ux & interaction design

Commercialization Potential Award, First Place
Project poster

The $30 billion physical therapy (PT) industry is projected to grow 7% annually (HarrisWilliams&Co.). Despite this growth, current PT practices often leverage low-tech guidance, involve minimal patient-therapist communication, and do not provide a means for accountability. The PT industry is on the rise, and it’s time for PT technology to catch up. So, how do we help physical therapists serve their patients while guiding and motivating patients to get better faster? The answer is Achilles, a fully customizable physical therapy application that amplifies the patient-therapist relationship to provide guidance and motivation throughout the rehabilitation process. The therapist interface provides consistent insights into patients’ at-home progress as provided by the patient interface, effectively bridging the gap between office visits. Achilles augments the physical therapy experience and in turn, patients are able to better manage their injuries and get better faster.

Project participants:

Robby Brosman

Informatics

Amber Amin

Informatics

Staffan Hellman

Informatics

Caleb Thorsteinson

Informatics

Xavier Byrd

Informatics