Nirtal has been involved with innovation in various forms throughout his 23 year career as a physical therapist. Whether it was inventing a custom brace, to innovating treatment options for knee arthrofibrosis or creating mobile apps for rehabilitation. Nirtal has always been fascinated by and involved in innovation. Now Nirtal is offering a course to physical therapists to help them learn how to innovate and think creatively about solving the problems we all face in clinical practice.
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people around the world read Nirtal’s patient education blog every month developed through Nirtal’s company, Curovate.
Go to Blog ->Nirtal is a physical therapist who worked at the University of Toronto's David L. MacIntosh Sport Medicine Clinic. Nirtal is also involved with teaching and research at the University of Toronto. Nirtal teaches in the Faculty of Kinesiology, the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences all at the University of Toronto. Nirtal has been teaching for the past 10 years and has developed his own course related to digital health and innovation at the University of Toronto. This course builds on Nirtal's experience working in digital health for the past 15 years and his lifelong passion for innovation.
Nirtal is also the Founder and CEO of Curovate, a health technology company that develops mobile apps for patients following a knee replacement, hip replacement and an anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Nirtal started with an idea for an app in 2016 which has evolved into a successful company that sells subscription-based apps on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Nirtal has also been providing virtual or video physical therapy for his patients for the past 5 years. Nirtal uses digital health technology to improve patient access, adherence and engagement throughout the rehabilitation process.
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Nirtal’s course was one of the most engaging and thought provoking courses I have ever taken. The content of this course, created and disseminated by Nirtal, introduced me to and expanded my understanding of digital health technology and innovation while sparking my interest in exploring future endeavours made possible through this field of study!
Nirtal's teaching in digital health and innovation is a game-changer for physiotherapists. His engaging and informative approach equips physios with the latest knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in this dynamic field, making his course an invaluable resource for those looking to stay at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Nirtal offers practical advice on how to adopt and implement technology into practice, ultimately leading to enhanced patient care and outcomes.
Nirtal's teaching abilities have greatly enriched my understanding of digital health and mobile health. Nirtal is an exceptional educator, demonstrating profound knowledge and passion towards the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology, and how it can be effectively utilized for patients in need. Nirtal is a true asset for mobile and digital health education for clinicians.
I've always wanted to innovate in physical therapy but I have no idea where to start! I want to learn to take the first steps in innovating in my professional practice and make my idea a reality!
I have done some (or none) video PT consultations but I am not comfortable with them. I want to learn how to improve my ability to provide effective video PT sessions for my patients.
I have heard of a few forms of digital technology and apps but I can't keep up! My patients ask me about apps they use for their recovery but I can't verify how legitimate or useful they are.