Physiotherapy in the Age of AI and Robotics | Prof. Alena Kobesova

Описание: How will artificial intelligence and robotics transform physiotherapy and rehabilitation?

This lecture by Prof. Alena Kobesova from the Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague explores how artificial intelligence, robotics, motion analysis and digital technologies are transforming modern physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine.

The presentation was delivered at the international conference “It’s About People” organized by Alma Mater Europaea, where leading experts discussed the future of healthcare, technology and human-centered medicine.

While technological innovation is rapidly advancing patient care, Prof. Kobesova emphasizes that clinical reasoning, manual skills, observation, and communication with patients remain irreplaceable in physiotherapy practice.

Through real clinical case studies, the lecture demonstrates how successful treatment requires a balanced integration of advanced technologies and traditional clinical examination. Topics include spinal instability, movement analysis, rehabilitation of elite athletes, breathing mechanics, and the importance of comprehensive patient assessment.

A central message of the lecture is clear:
technology should support clinical expertise—not replace it.

This lecture is especially valuable for:

physiotherapy students
rehabilitation professionals
healthcare practitioners
researchers in digital health and AI
anyone interested in the future of medicine and rehabilitation