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Transforming health and wellness: Exploring the captivating convergence of rehabilitation, exercise, and cutting-edge health gadgets in the rapidly evolving tech-driven world

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  • Chen, Yadong
  • Li, Wei
  • Hussam, Albę Słabi
  • Baghaei, S.
  • Salahshour, S.

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In the rapidly evolving tech-driven landscape, a captivating convergence of rehabilitation, exercise, and cutting-edge health gadgets is fundamentally reshaping individual health and fitness pursuits. The adoption of innovative health gadgets, ranging from wearable fitness trackers to advanced robotic exoskeletons, has gained significant momentum among those seeking to optimize performance and expedite recovery processes. This synergy is particularly notable in the field of rehabilitation, where patients undergoing recovery from injuries or surgeries can harness the benefits of health gadgets that offer precision and data-driven approaches to their healing journey. Smart sensors integrated into physical therapy equipment can monitor and analyze a patient's movements, providing instantaneous feedback to both the patient and their therapist, facilitating the creation of tailored rehabilitation programs and enhancing overall outcomes. Furthermore, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are embracing these technologies to gain a competitive edge, as the convergence of rehabilitation, exercise, and health gadgets continues to redefine the landscape of human health and function. Wearable devices, capable of tracking performance metrics such as heart rate, sleep patterns, and calorie expenditure, empower individuals to fine-tune their training regimens and optimize their overall well-being. In addition, the integration of Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR) and Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into exercise routines has revolutionized the fitness experience, making workouts not only more engaging but also more effective. This article has delved into the captivating intersection of rehabilitation, exercise, and cutting-edge health gadgets. It has illuminated how these domains complement and elevate each other, offering a glimpse into the transformative potential of technology within the realms of health and wellness. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it becomes increasingly evident that the synergy between these fields will continue to strengthen, ultimately benefiting individuals striving to enhance their health, performance, and overall quality of life. The study used machine learning (ML) modeling to enhance understanding of parameter interrelationships, enabling software to predict outputs more accurately without direct programming. ML encompasses supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, applied across diverse domains. The investigation utilized ML to estimate recovery, performance, and well-being by modifying rehabilitation and health criteria, confirming acceptable prediction error.

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  • Chen, Yadong & Li, Wei & Hussam, Albę Słabi & Baghaei, S. & Salahshour, S., 2025. "Transforming health and wellness: Exploring the captivating convergence of rehabilitation, exercise, and cutting-edge health gadgets in the rapidly evolving tech-driven world," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 81(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:81:y:2025:i:c:s0160791x24003567
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102808
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