Year: 2026 | Month: April-June | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 76-82
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260209
Designing and Calibration of Physiotherapy Modalities: A Narrative Review (2020-2025)
Nasrin Bharti1, Shikha Singh2
1Jyotirao Phule Subharti College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut-250005, Uttar Pradesh, India;
2Department of Neurological Physiotherapy, Jyotirao Phule Subharti College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut-250005, Uttar Pradesh, India;
Corresponding Author: Prof (Dr.) Shikha Singh
ABSTRACT
Background: The landscape of physiotherapy modalities has undergone significant transformation over the past five years, driven by technological advances, improved understanding of biomechanical principles, and the need for more precise and personalized treatment approaches. This narrative review examines current research on the design principles, calibration methodologies, and technological innovations in physiotherapy equipment from 2020-2025.
Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases including SciSpace, PubMed, ArXiv, and Google Scholar to identify peer-reviewed papers published between 2020-2025 focusing on physiotherapy modality design and calibration. Search terms included "physiotherapy modalities," "calibration," "design," "rehabilitation equipment," and "therapy devices."
Results: The search identified 142 relevant papers across all databases. Key findings demonstrate a shift toward wearable sensors, soft robotics, multifunction devices, and sensor-enabled tele-rehabilitation. Calibration approaches focus primarily on IMU/magnetometer routines and sensor fusion technologies.
Conclusions: Recent developments emphasize portability, personalization, and remote monitoring capabilities. However, formal regulatory frameworks and standardized calibration protocols remain underreported in current literature, highlighting areas for future development.
Keywords: physiotherapy, modalities, calibration, design, rehabilitation, wearable technology, sensors