Instructor:
Nirtal Shah - DPT, MPH, MScPT, FCAMPT
Hosted By / Instructor: Nirtal Shah – DPT, MPH, MScPT, FCAMPT
Start Date: Online and asynchronous with 1-on-1 mentorship
End Date: Ongoing – Online and asynchronous
Details:
Transform your innovative physiotherapy idea into reality with personalized mentorship from digital health expert and physiotherapist Nirtal Shah. Learn how to survive as a physiotherapist in a digital age.
What You’ll Master:
- Digital Health Technology in Physiotherapy
- Understand key technologies transforming physiotherapy practice
- Learn evidence-based digital assessment methods
- Evaluate and implement digital health tools, apps, and wearables
- Master patient engagement through technology
2. Innovation Process & Implementation
- Learn lean methodology for healthcare innovation
- Transform your innovative concept into an actionable plan through 5 structured assignments
- Develop implementation strategies for clinical practice
- Receive personalized feedback from course instructor, Nirtal Shah, on your innovation
3. Video Physiotherapy Excellence
- Learn remote patient monitoring best practices
- Master effective video physiotherapy assessment techniques
- Implement virtual care workflows
- Watch real patient video consultations with expert analysis
4. Future of Physiotherapy
- Understand Artificial Intelligence and machine learning applications in physiotherapy
- Explore emerging technologies and their clinical impact
- Stay ahead of healthcare technology trends
Unique Course Features:
- Two 45-minute 1-on-1 mentoring sessions with course instructor, Nirtal Shah
- Flexible, self-paced learning via 12 hours of video content
- Direct feedback on your innovation through 5 practical assignments
- Real patient case studies and video physiotherapy demonstration
- Lifetime access to regularly updated content
Your Course Outcomes:
- A fully developed innovation implementation plan
- Practical video physiotherapy delivery expertise
- Digital health technology evaluation skills
- Artificial Intelligence and machine learning knowledge specific to physiotherapy
- Structured approach to future innovation projects
Perfect for physiotherapists who:
- Have an innovative idea needing expert guidance
- Want to excel in video physiotherapy delivery
- Aim to lead in digital health adoption
- Seek to innovate their clinical practice
About Your Course Instructor:
Nirtal Shah is a pioneering physiotherapist and digital health innovator who transforms rehabilitation through technology. As Founder and CEO of Curovate, he’s developed four successful rehabilitation apps that serve thousands of patients globally. His patient education platform reaches over 20,000 monthly readers, demonstrating his ability to make complex healthcare concepts accessible and engaging.
With 10+ years of teaching experience across multiple University of Toronto departments (Kinesiology, Family Medicine, Rehabilitation Sciences), Nirtal brings both academic rigor and practical innovation expertise to this course. His work at the David L. MacIntosh Sport Medicine Clinic also at the University of Toronto grounds his digital innovations in clinical reality.
Innovation Achievements:
- Founded and scaled Curovate’s rehabilitation apps (App Store & Google Play)
- Secured $97,000 in innovation grants and awards
- Developed mobile app and video physiotherapy protocols used by hundreds of patients
- Created digital rehabilitation programs for knee replacement, hip replacement, and ACL recovery
- Mentored healthcare innovators at University of Toronto for the past 15 years
Nirtal combines hands-on physiotherapy experience with proven digital innovation success, making him uniquely qualified to guide you through your own innovation journey. His teaching approach focuses on practical implementation, ensuring you gain both theoretical knowledge and actionable skills.
Course Time Commitment:
- 12 hours of video content over 6-8 weeks self-paced
- 30-45 minutes per assignment (5 total assignments)
- Two 45-minute mentoring sessions
- Estimated total: 15-20 hours
Assignment Timeline:
- Week 1-2: Innovation concept development
- Week 3-4: Digital solution planning
- Week 5-6: Implementation strategy
- Week 7-8: Testing and refinement
- Final week: Future growth planning
Digital Tools & Technologies Covered:
- Mobile health apps – case study: Curovate’s knee rehabilitation app with 10,000+ people benefiting globally. Lessons learned from developing and deploying a mobile app globally through the App Stores.
- Remote monitoring platforms
- Movement analysis tools
- Exercise prescription platforms
Student Success Story:
“Nirtal’s course was one of the most engaging and thought-provoking courses I have taken. The content expanded my understanding of digital health technology while sparking my interest in exploring future endeavors in this field!” – Alenna
Cost: $400 (online access to the full course, inclusive of all taxes)
1-on-1 mentorship with Nirtal Shah to discuss your innovative idea in physiotherapy and plan your next steps to make your idea a reality.