Role of artificial intelligence and Machine learning in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Abstract

Artificial intelligence is the intelligence demonstrated by machines. It mimics human intelligence and is of great help in many fields, specially medicine. Physiotherapy as a speciality is involved in curing traumatic bony injuries and pain. In physiotherapy artificial intelligence could be one of the most important modality in delivering better health services to needy people, by providing users with a digitalized system for physiotherapy.Purpose: The purpose of the review is to evaluate whether Artificial intelligence and machine learning when used as tools in musculoskeletal physiotherapy will aid the physiotherapist in better patient outcome and provide the physiotherapist with advanced tools in treating patients and reduce their workloads. It will also help to prepare themselves with the knowledge of these modern tools, which they can impart on their students.