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🎄 Season’s Greetings from On The Mend! 🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with progress, milestones, and exciting opportunities that set the stage for new adventures in 2025. From completing TheHill accelerator in Oxford allowing us to deepen our connections with a presigious NHS trust, to registering our company in #china with the help and support of Globaltech IP, which will unlock opportunities to expand our mission globally, to advancing the exciting work we are doing in the #US with Brenton Pennicooke, MD, MS, FAANS, we continued to build momentum in widening our clinical partnerships. And Christmas even came early with funding from CPI through their MedTech Accelerator, giving us the backing to start the new year strong as we work towards achieving medical device status. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our team, partners, investors, and community. To the clinicians, collaborators, and everyone cheering us on - thank you for believing in our vision to achieve more in physical rehabilitation and transform lives. As we step into 2025, we do so with optimism, determination, and a commitment to making physical rehab engaging, patient-centred, and more accessible for all. From all of us at On The Mend, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year! #OnTheMend #SeasonGreetings #PhysicalRehab #Innovation Arash Aframian Kapil Sugand Nicholas May Ralph Stenzel Chris Sawyer Fatima Aamir Qureshi Kyoko Fogel Raviv Haddi Nathan McNally Kristina GTIP Hassan Chaudhury HonFAPM Peter Tensen Stefania Schino Dmitriy Malets George Burlakov Ed Jaspers Jeff Cao Peter Jeng Max Shapiro Jon Warner Kevin McDonnell Jeeva Joseph Rujvee P Patel Brian Carlin

What does it mean to delight users during physical rehab? A time when they’re in significant pain or discomfort. When they need support, guidance, and encouragement. To stay engaged with their treatment. It’s a complex challenge. Engagement, motivation, and behaviour change. While also addressing loneliness, uncertainty and fear. And so much more. We believe thoughtful design can overcome these barriers. Elegance and form matter. As much as function and content. Especially when a platform is used daily. Often during moments of pain and emotional fatigue. That’s why we’re proud to receive an honourable mention in the Design Intelligence Award. This recognition reflects the care and attention we’ve given to creating a platform that does more than deliver treatment. It supports. It guides. Addressing broader, holistic challenges during rehab. Design can transform a rehabilitative journey. It can help people stay engaged, motivated, and hopeful. This achievement inspires us to keep raising the bar. One thoughtful design decision at a time. We’re honoured to be recognised. Committed to reimagine recovery for those needing it most. #digitalhealth #physicaltherapy #innovation

Rehabilitation is life-changing. Yet millions of people are missing out. This isn’t just about healthcare - it’s about fairness. People in poorer communities are 60% more likely to have long-term conditions. But they’re far less likely to get the rehabilitation they need to manage them. The result? -Shorter lives. -Lower quality of life. -Rising healthcare costs. Rehabilitation isn’t an add-on. It’s essential. It helps people recover, stay active, and avoid hospital readmissions. But the system isn’t delivering. Services are fragmented, underfunded, and inaccessible to those who need them most. Innovative projects, like patient-led buddy schemes and community MSK support, are showing the way forward. But they can’t do it alone. We need action. A cross-government strategy. Expanded rehabilitation workforces. Seamless NHS frameworks for respiratory, stroke, and cardiac care. The time for change is now. Industry leaders, healthcare providers, and policymakers - we all have a role. Let’s close the gap and ensure rehabilitation is a right, not a privilege. 📢 Join the conversation. Be part of the solution. Link to blog: https://lnkd.in/eQfnTXa3 #RehabilitationForAll #HealthEquity #TimeToAct

Six weeks in #China, and the way business works here is really sinking in. The connections between #government, #industry, #academia, #finance, and #healthcare aren’t obvious at first. But the more people you meet, the clearer - and stronger - those links become. This past week was a turning point, tying together insights from five weeks of countless meetings and Weixin/WeChat groups. It confirmed that On The Mend’s mission to drive digital transformation and modern healthcare in #China isn’t just ambitious - it’s shared by everyone we engage with. We’re now positioned to collaborate with healthcare organisations across #China, the #UK, and the #US, putting us at the forefront of world-class #physicalrehab. Success doesn’t come from one meeting. It’s about persistence, partnerships, and adapting to local needs. With plans to launch projects in #2025, On The Mend is ready to engage with clinicians, academics, government leaders, investors, and partners to build a global alliance. Political and economic uncertainty may remain, but there’s still a shared belief that together, we can make a positive impact. If this resonates with you, let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to make change happen. #digitalhealth #physicaltherapy #healthcare #china #us #uk

Rehab post knee replacement isn’t just about rest. It’s about movement. Physiatrist Jennifer Hankenson is just out with her insights. In a nutshell: -The right exercises -Guided by physical therapists -Help you regain strength, balance, and range of motion Dr. Hankenson's key takeaways for a stronger recovery are: 1. Early movement matters -Most patients start walking the same day as surgery -With assistive devices like canes or walkers for support 2. Tailored physical therapy Your care plan may include: -In-patient rehab -At-home sessions -Outpatient therapy. Each option has unique benefits. With outpatient therapy accessing specialised equipment. 3. Critical recovery goals Thes focus on: -Strengthening quadriceps to stabilise the joint -Improving balance with single-leg stands and others -Achieving full range of motion to prevent stiffness 4. Resuming activity -By week seven, many patients can restart daily routines -Or even sports -With modifications to protect the longevity of the new joint Recovery is a journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. On The Mend’s digital platform makes it easier by offering: -Personalised rehab plans tailored to your treatment. -Easy-to-follow exercise guidance. -Tools to keep you motivated and on track. Start your physical rehab journey the right way! Try On The Mend today. And see how we can support your journey. To a stronger, healthier you. #digitalhealth #physicaltherapy #kneereplacement https://lnkd.in/erZhNMVj

🗣️ Call for NHS clinicians to join our exciting research! How does uncapped funding sound?👀 On The Mend is seeking NHS departments and clinicians specialising in physical rehabilitation to collaborate with us on a Stage 1 NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Product Development Awards submission, due December 5th. Our goal? To address critical needs in physical rehab care, with your input guiding the project focus! 🔹 Why partner with us? Our platform is revolutionising physical rehab through personalised, at-home care. We use data-driven insights, remote monitoring, and incentives to keep patients engaged in their recovery journey. Together, we can reduce in-person visits, improve patient adherence, and support the NHS in delivering efficient care - helping cut surgery wait times and easing resource strain. 🔹 How you can contribute: At this stage, all we need is to agree on a specific challenge to address with the funding. No need for detailed budgets or formalities - just your expertise in shaping the project! 🔹 The vision: With support, On The Mend will deliver an interoperable, scalable solution aligned with NHS strategic objective. By partnering, we can drive sustainable change, improve rehab standards, and positively impact patient outcomes across the UK. If you’re ready to explore this opportunity, we’d love to connect! Let’s make a meaningful difference in healthcare together. #nhs #research #digitalhealth #physicaltherapy

What does it mean for healthcare professionals to help their patients be #OnTheMend? It's so much more than reducing time spent on admin: It means: 🤝 Creating rehab teams — coordinate care effectively 🎥 Recording patients exercising — personalise plans 🦵 Requesting wound images — intervene early if needed 🎯 Setting personalised goals — help patients get there 📊 Monitoring progress remotely — adapt the plan 🖱️ Drag-and-drop exercises — updating plans is a breeze ⚠️ Seeing pain uptick notifications — respond to challenges 📑 Sending condition-specific info — help patients prepare 🎉 Customising rewards — boost adherence and retention 📋 Viewing exercise prescription histories — get full context 📂 Exporting data to PDF or CSV — work with IT systems To help your patients be #OnTheMend is about more than reducing time spent on routine tasks. It’s about providing personalised support, information, and guidance, setting meaningful goals, enabling more effective teamwork, responsive progress tracking, celebrating milestones, and rewarding achievements along the way. Ready to help your patients on their physical rehab journey? Ask us about the On The Mend web portal and take the first step toward a better, healthier experience for all. 🌐 onthemend.com ✉️ info@onthemend.com #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #OnTheMend

The latest report from the Nuffield Trust and The Health Foundation highlights a growing crisis. Trauma and orthopaedics are now responsible for some of the longest NHS waiting times. Patients needing care are waiting over 15 weeks on average.😣 Longer hospital stays and overnight admissions are common. That reduces the capacity to treat more patients.📉 The pandemic has only made things worse, causing significant drops in access.😷 Despite efforts to cut waiting times, trauma and orthopaedic care is still falling behind. Patients are left in pain, waiting far too long for the help they need. The system is struggling to keep up.🥵 At On The Mend, we understand the urgency. Our platform is designed to increase capacity and improve patient flow. By targeting those who have been waiting the longest, we aim to bring relief.😌 We are ready to work with NHS Integrated Care Systems to tackle this backlog head-on. Together, we can reduce waiting times and get patients the care they deserve.🤝 #NHS #Orthopaedics #DigitalHealth

What does it mean for patients to be #onthemend? In short, daily improvement—but there’s so much more. Being #onthemend means: 🎯 Making progress toward the goals that matter most 🧠 Understanding more about your health and condition 📈 Seeing your progress daily, weekly, and monthly 👩👩👧👧 Sharing that progress with friends and family 🏋️♂️ Requesting additional exercises when needed 📝 Updating your care professional on your healing journey 🎉 Celebrating key moments in your private rehab journal ⏱️ Using wearables to track vitals like heart and sleep data 🏆 Earning rewards for sticking to your personalised plan To be #onthemend is more than just physical healing. It’s about being supported, achieving goals, tracking progress, sharing milestones, and getting rewarded along the way. Ready to start your journey? Try the On The Mend mobile app and take the first step toward a better, healthier you today. 🌐 www.onthemend.com #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #OnTheMend

The #NHS needs community-based care—here’s why. The recent report from Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE PC FRS makes clear the £176 billion NHS budget isn’t being spent where it should be. Too much is allocated to hospitals, leaving community care underfunded and overwhelmed. Despite a 17% rise in hospital staff since 2019, productivity has fallen, with too many patients stuck in hospital beds due to underinvestment in social care and community services. The result? Overcrowded A&Es, fewer outpatient appointments, and a workforce that’s bogged down by process inefficiencies. Staff aren’t doing the jobs they trained for—they’re scrambling to manage hospital backlogs. Meanwhile, community services—where preventative care and long-term support should happen—are starved of resources. This isn’t a new problem. Successive governments have promised to shift care to the community, but hospital spending has only grown. Today, nearly 60% of the NHS budget goes to hospitals, despite the clear need for more GPs, mental health support, and community-based nurses. At On The Mend, we are working to be part of the solution. By collaborating with NHS teams and U.S. healthcare organisations, we are driving the shift towards community-based care. Our approach focuses on bringing care closer to patients' homes, enhancing recovery through home-based services, virtual care, and primary care support. Investing in community care is essential for a sustainable healthcare future. It lightens the load on hospitals, boosts staff productivity, and improves patient outcomes. Let’s reshape the system to deliver care where it truly matters. #NHS #digitalhealth https://lnkd.in/e5qDGmn6