Symposium
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Engagement
Ethics
Machine Learning
Technology
Vijay Muni, MS, OTR/L, CHT (he/him/his)
Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist
Outpatient
Rego Park, NY, United States
Nasim Chowdhury, MD FAAPMR
Chief of Rehabilitation Medicine
NewYork Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medicine
Flushing, NY, United States
AI is altering healthcare, and its impact on medicine and rehabilitation is enormous. From personal recommendations to money management, AI’s role is ever more ubiquitous, eliciting a wide range of responses both from specialists and the public. This symposium offers an overview of AI, its current and future applications in medicine, and its specific impact on musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Given the growing accessibility of AI tools, its integration promises to reshape patient experiences and optimize care delivery. AI’s utility spans documentation, communication, objective data analysis (ROM, strength, pain), and personalized treatment program creation, potentially extending care to remote patients through integrated monitoring tools. While data privacy remains paramount, AI offers tangible benefits, including automated documentation, streamlined communication, and data-driven treatment plans. This symposium explores these applications within musculoskeletal rehabilitation, addressing ethical considerations and improved access to care, fostering a deeper understanding of AI's transformative potential.