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ActivForce and PhysioU Team Up to Transform Physical Therapy Education

ActivForce and PhysioU Team Up to Transform Physical Therapy Education

ActivForce, a performance technology company, and PhysioU, a digital leader in Physical Therapy (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) education, have announced a partnership set to drive new standards in PT learning and application.

ActivForce’s digital system combines a handheld dynamometer and inclinometer to support accurate and objective testing of key force and strength data. PhysioU provides detailed didactic and clinical education to students through a comprehensive web learning platform. 

The integrated learning solution incorporates ActivForce’s strength testing technology into PhysioU’s interactive materials, delivering a more immersive and engaging student experience.

“This partnership is the perfect blend of cutting-edge educational software with high-precision product engineering and design,” said Dr. Michael Wong, CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at PhysioU. 

The collaboration supports an evidence-based approach to clinical analysis and intervention. By using ActivForce to visualize force data in real-time, clinicians can make personalized assessments and dynamic adjustments to individual treatment protocols. Tracking historical data enables objective and repeatable testing, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

“Our custom technology is calibrated to accurately measure force, with various device attachments to test every muscle in the body,” said Jon Tait, CEO of ActivForce.

Clinical Pattern Recognition, the parent company of PhysioU, is a dedicated team of educators and professionals who combine educational theory, learning sciences, and technological innovation to offer evidence-based resources to enhance skill development, competence and clinical reasoning in athletic training (ATu), occupational therapy (OTu), and physical therapy (PhysioU). Each tool is designed by educators for educators to connect the classroom and the clinic.

For PT and PTA students, the transition from classroom to clinic is made easier through this combination of data-driven learning and motor skill development. ActivForce’s portable technology provides an accessible option for academic programs looking to lead in evidence-based practice and enhance their standards.

Academic pricing and exclusive education discounts make this technology more accessible to students and academic programs of all sizes.

ActivForce, and its parent company ActivBody, have provided professional-grade performance tracking technology to schools, championship-level sports organizations, and clinics around the world for several years. The partnership between PhysioU and ActivForce brings a fresh approach to evidence-based care in classroom education and clinical practice, with potential to enhance the standard of care and ultimately improve patient outcomes in a variety of patient populations.

“Education in clinical practice has evolved,” said Dr. Wong, “and objective measurements are critical to tracking progress.”

As Mr Tait puts it, “this is the future of muscle strength testing.”