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Introducing SMARTSTEP™

SMARTSTEP is a digital care management platform, developed exclusively by Blatchford. Built into our prosthetic and orthotic devices it has been developed to provide Healthcare Professionals and wearers with access to detailed device data to improve outcomes, reduce rehabilitation times and simplify care delivery.

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Remote Monitoring and Management

With SMARTSTEP you can remotely access data from the device to closely monitor the progress of the wearer. Track their activity levels and usage patterns, allowing you to make informed decisions based on personalised, relevant data for their care.

Enhanced Communication

SMARTSTEP makes it easier for Prosthetists, Orthotists, Physios, Doctors, and wearers to work together. It helps improve communication and allows for quick responses to any questions or concerns the wearer may have, ensuring better support and care.

Efficient Care Coordination

SMARTSTEP allows healthcare professionals to log into a universal app to access device data. Physios, Prosthetists, and Orthotists can collaborate seamlessly by viewing device info and adjusting settings to support care coordination.

Gait Visualiser

Our innovative and unique Gait Visualiser transforms the fitting process, and ongoing care, by allowing clinicians to:

  • View video recordings of the wearer’s movements alongside device sensor data, this enables clinicians to use data to adjust the settings of the device to achieve an optimal fit.
  • Help clinicians assess the wearer’s functional abilities at specific points of the gait cycle and track their progress over time, providing valuable insights before clinic appointments.
  • Create time-stamped data, to support wearer notes and demonstrate medical necessity to support reimbursement claims, demonstrating the wearer’s progress and capabilities.

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Personalised Rehabilitation

SMARTSTEP allows wearers to record and share activity sessions remotely, allowing clinicians to track progress to reduce delays in rehabilitation.

Improved Wearer Outcomes

Enhances wearer engagement by providing tools to help track mobility, leading to better adherence and improved outcomes. Additionally, remote monitoring facilitates early detection of potential issues, enabling prompt interventions to prevent complications.

Save Time and Resources

Reduces the need for frequent in-person visits through remote monitoring and check-in surveys, saving time for both clinicians and wearers. Additionally, SMARTSTEP automates data collection and management, lessening administrative burdens and allowing clinicians to prioritise care.

SMARTSTEP™ Frequently Asked Questions

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SMARTSTEP™ Enabled Devices

SMARTSTEP is currently available only on our Tectus® microprocessor KAFO, with more devices set to be enabled from 2025 onwards. 

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Additional Features

Comprehensive Data Security

Designed with security and data privacy at its core, our cloud-based solution provides maximum protection for sensitive wearer data, leveraging robust encryption and strict access controls.

Trust and Satisfaction

SMARTSTEP offers convenience and guidance, improving wearer satisfaction, fostering trust, and strengthening relationships between healthcare providers and wearers.

Clinical Research and Development

Data collected through SMARTSTEP can be used for clinical research, helping to advance understanding of mobility patterns and the effectiveness.

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