Rehab buddy: Redefining physiotherapy

Forget what you know about rehab - this smart robot is shaking things up. Rehab Buddy helps you get moving, track progress, and supercharge recovery, all while making life easier for your therapist. It's not just tech - it's the future of healing

- Ashok Pandey

Physiotherapy has been stuck in the same lane for years, but Forhealth is changing the game. This biomechanical tech company, co-founded by Harshesh Gokani and Anandita Rao, is using robotics to give physiotherapy a much-needed upgrade. Their star player? Rehab Buddy—a robot that’s making life easier for patients and physiotherapists alike. Backed by a strong team including Aditya Salunkhe, Divy Shah, and RaviKant Sahu, Forhealth is redefining the future of rehabilitation.

• The Idea: How Rehab Buddy Came to Life

So, what’s the deal with Forhealth? It started with two people who wanted to shake things up. Harshesh Gokani is an expert in mechanical engineering, and Anandita Rao is a pro at medical device design. They saw the problem: therapists struggle to provide the number of repetitions patients need. That’s where Rehab Buddy comes in—helping patients get the movement therapy they need without wearing out their therapists.

• Meet Rehab Buddy: The Robotic Sidekick You Didn’t Know You Needed

Rehab Buddy is like having a personal coach who never gets tired. It helps patients with musculoskeletal and neurological issues, such as those recovering from strokes or dealing with muscle weakness, by providing the repetitive movements they need to heal. It’s a robotic arm that can move like your joints—whether it’s your shoulder, knee, or ankle.