The PhysioFuturist

Jason Giesbrecht

The PhysioFuturist Podcast explores how emerging technologies and innovative approaches are transforming physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and human performance. Each episode spotlights cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, and personalized genomics, along with new models of care delivery and data-driven insights. The goal is to inspire forward-thinking practitioners and patients alike to embrace these advances, empowering better health outcomes and a more connected, future-ready practice.  This podcast features AI generated speakers, hosts and conversations.  

  1. 2025-09-23

    Will AI Replace Physiotherapists?

    AI is no longer just a tool—it’s edging into physiotherapy’s core services. In this episode, Alex and Maya ask tough questions: What happens when AI apps handle patient education, exercise guidance, even basic movement evaluations—at a fraction of the cost? Could private practice collapse? Is licensing still relevant? Explore whether AI is partner, competitor, or replacement in the future of rehab.

    14 min

  2. 2025-09-18

    The Ethics of PhysioFuturism

    Join Alex and Maya as they explore the ethical challenges shaping the future of physiotherapy. From AI and VR to genomics, exoskeletons, and regenerative therapies, they unpack issues of equity, privacy, bias, safety, and professional identity. A thought-provoking conversation on how to harness innovation responsibly while keeping patient care at the heart of practice.

    16 min

  3. 2025-09-16

    DNA Meets Rehab: The Future of Personalized Physiotherapy

    This episode explores how genomics is transforming rehabilitation by tailoring treatment to genetic profiles. Our hosts discuss real-world examples, ethical concerns around cost and privacy, and the need for clinician training and collaboration. Genomics isn’t a crystal ball, but it adds precision and personalization to physiotherapy’s mission of helping people move, recover, and thrive.

    19 min

  4. 2025-09-14

    Rehab 2.0: Robotics, Exoskeletons, and Mixed Reality

    This episode explores how robotics, exoskeletons, and mixed reality are reshaping rehabilitation. Hosts Alex and Maya discuss real-world technologies, clinical applications, challenges like cost and data privacy, and the importance of keeping human expertise central as physiotherapy embraces the bionic future.

    13 min

  5. 2025-09-04

    Reality Check: How VR & AR are Revolutionizing Patient Rehab

    The PhysioFuturist podcast with Ethan Cole and Isabelle Marchand explores how VR and AR are reshaping physiotherapy. They highlight VR’s immersive, game-like rehab, AR’s real-time feedback and telehealth uses, and the potential for more engaging, accessible care. They also note challenges like cost, training, patient access, and ethical concerns around human connection and data privacy.

    10 min

  6. 2025-09-04

    AI: The Physiotherapist's Co-Pilot

    Featuring hosts Ethan and Isabelle discuss the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into physiotherapy practices. They emphasize that AI should serve as a "co-pilot," augmenting physiotherapists' skills rather than replacing them, providing examples like AI-assisted biomechanical analysis and recovery timeline predictions.

    14 min

  7. 2025-03-26

    08: Virtual Care Revolution: The Next Frontier in Physiotherapy

    Episode 8 explores how advanced technologies—AI, wearables, VR, MR, and holography—are transforming virtual physiotherapy into personalized, proactive, and superior care. Join the Physiofuturist to envision a future of precise, engaging, and ethical rehabilitation.

    10 min

  8. 2025-02-13

    07: How Telemonitoring and Wearables Are Revolutionizing Rehabilitation

    Explore how telemonitoring and wearables are transforming physiotherapy, enhancing patient outcomes, improving data-driven care, and redefining rehab with real-world applications and ethical considerations.

    8 min
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The PhysioFuturist Podcast explores how emerging technologies and innovative approaches are transforming physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and human performance. Each episode spotlights cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, and personalized genomics, along with new models of care delivery and data-driven insights. The goal is to inspire forward-thinking practitioners and patients alike to embrace these advances, empowering better health outcomes and a more connected, future-ready practice.  This podcast features AI generated speakers, hosts and conversations.  

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  • Creator
    Jason Giesbrecht
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The PhysioFuturist