Background: Patient compliance to physiotherapy after surgical intervention is key to optimal functional outcome. This has been recognised by published literature over a number of decades. Improving and monitoring patient compliance remains a challenge. This paper explores the use of a website linked iPhone application that may be used to address this issue.
Purpose: The purpose of this case study was to assess if the D+R Therapy application was of benefit to a patient and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of such a system.
Method: One patient who underwent knee cartilage resurfacing surgery was followed up in the post-operative period.
Results/conclusion: The D+R Therapy platform may provide a timely and cost effective method of managing patients undergoing musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Costs may be reduced by exploiting the hardware patients already own, and identifying non-compliant patients who may be of interest to both healthcare providers and insurers.
Level of evidence: Level IV.
Keywords: App; Compliance; Knee; Physiotherapy; Remote.