Neuro Navigators Episode 16: Is AI the Key to Smarter OT, PT, and SLP Rehab?

Sarah Brzeszkiewicz, MS, OTR/L, an expert at the intersection of rehab therapy and health tech, joins us on this episode of Neuro Navigators to demystify the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy. With host J.J. Mowder-Tiney, she unpacks what AI really means for rehab professionals today—and what it doesn’t. Together, we explore emerging research, practical use cases, and everyday clinical scenarios that show how AI can enhance care rather than replace therapy practitioners. If you're curious about how to bring AI into your workflow to enhance your clinical edge, this conversation is for you.Learning ObjectivesAnalyze the current evidence on the use of AI in rehabilitation practiceApply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the role of AI in the therapeutic processSolve patient case scenarios to explore practical applications of AI in everyday practiceTimestamps(00:00:00) Welcome(00:00:47) Introduction to AI in rehabilitation(00:02:54) The importance of AI in clinical practice(00:06:06) Research insights on AI in healthcare(00:08:58) AI solutions for clinicians(00:11:52) Enhancing assessment and treatment planning with AI(00:14:51) AI in remote monitoring and patient care(00:17:53) Predictive analytics and future of AI in rehab(00:22:37) Innovative tools for therapy interventions(00:26:09) AI in rehabilitation: enhancing engagement and outcomes(00:30:52) Expanding the scope: cognitive and vision rehabilitation(00:34:11) Actionable insights for clinicians(00:37:58) Real-world applications: case examples in therapy(00:44:19) Creative adaptations in therapyNeuro Navigators is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.To hear more episodes of Neuro Naviagators, visit ⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/neuro-navigators⁠⁠If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/⁠⁠IG: https://www.instagram.com/medbridgeteam/