title: Remote physiotherapy monitoring using the novel D+R Therapy iPhone application.
abstract: 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.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  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.
  
  
  METHODS
  One patient who underwent knee cartilage resurfacing surgery was followed up in the post-operative period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level IV.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Sciences, Medway Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: Abhishek
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vaish
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Sciences, Medway Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: Saif
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Sciences, Medway Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: Anan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shetty
keywords: App; Compliance; Knee; Physiotherapy; Remote