Occupational Therapy Tech Tools (2026)
Occupational therapy and technology are inextricably linked.
As time moves forward and innovation progresses, OTs will use more and more tech tools as part of their practice. At the same time, more and more OTs will find themselves taking jobs in the health tech industry.
The intent of this article is to introduce you to the broad categories of rehabilitation technologies that are on the market—and the companies that probably should have therapists working for them. 🙂
Please note, I broke these technologies into several different categories for readability, but many tools have attributes and use cases spanning multiple categories. Also note, rehabilitation technology can be a subset of assistive technology- learn more about that broader category in our post: Assistive Technology: Examples, Funding, and Therapists.
Artificial Intelligence
AI overlaps with several of our other categories, particularly wearables. But, I wanted to highlight its distinct role in helping to analyze large data sets and make the information actionable!
I have divided my list of AI tools for OT into two overarching categories.
Ambient monitoring for patient safety:
AI scribes:
Splose (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Scripto AI (Australia)
For a deeper dive on how AI documentation companies are bringing exciting new developments to patient care, check out our post on OT and documentation.
To see a comparison of AI scribes available for OTs, head to our AI scribe comparison post. And, to learn more about what top OT EMRs and EHRs have to offer in terms of AI capabilities, give our post on the best therapy EMR/EHR systems a read.
Prevention / Early Treatment as a Service
Some of the most exciting advances in healthcare focus on preventing health events before they happen. Prevention as a service is a proposed business model that has the potential to shift us away from the status quo of disproportionate health spending AFTER an acute health care event has occurred. I’m excited to add more companies to this list in the future.
Equip (Eating Disorder Treatment)
Sword Health (Musculoskeletal Care)
Early Detection
If we can’t prevent a disorder, then detecting it early is the next best thing! Many of the wearables listed below also fit into this category. But, I’m specifically spotlighting this technology that helps detect changes in vision:
Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) / Gaming for Rehab
These are some of the most well-known rehab tech solutions, as they seek to make individualized therapy more engaging. If you are interested in this particular area, there is an International Society for Virtual Rehabilitation you can join!
FlintRehab’s MusicGlove
Brain Computer Interfaces
Brain computer interfaces are probably the most mind-bending form of health tech. They entail “a direct communication pathway between the brain’s electrical activity and an external device, most commonly a computer or robotic limb.” The implications for rehab are fascinating. Luckily, this technology is still in the early stages of development, so we have some time to wrap our heads around it!
Wearables
Wearables have seen an incredible adoption rate—but for some reason, they seem underutilized in rehab. Below, I’ve listed the popular health trackers as well as those used for specific conditions. I don’t know exactly what this will look like in the future, but I hope to see an increased utilization in rehab for these amazing devices!
Popular wearables:
Fitbit (now part of Google)
Condition-specific wearables:
Apollo Neuro (stress relief)
Envision Glasses (low vision)
Owlet (baby sleep monitor)
Robotic Therapy
I wrote an article about robotic therapy in 2018, and by 2022 the devices I featured had all been taken off the market. I think active assist robotic therapy still has a place in the future of rehab, but it may not be a standalone category. Here are some examples of robotic therapy options that are still on the market:
Care Coordination
Care coordination may not sound like a tech category, but given how fragmented our healthcare system can be, technology platforms are filling in the gaps! Here is one to check out:
Health Data Analytics / Health Records
Again, this may not be top of mind when you think of tech tools—but analyzing big data is going to play a major role in the future of rehab. And, this is a great career pathway for OTs. Notable players in this area include:
Patient Experience
Again, this may not seem like a tech category. But, it ABSOLUTELY is. I’m sure everyone reading this can think about a subpar patient experience they have personally had. At best, these involve hours wasted in a waiting room. Amazon in particular is interested in how technology can improve the patient experience and recently acquired One Medical.
Adaptive Technology
Last but not least are adaptive technologies, which OTs are more well-known for working with! You can learn more about adaptive and assistive technology in this blog post. Here are a couple of companies I’ve been following:
Find fellow therapists in health tech
These occupational therapists have identified themselves as working or interested in health tech!
Calvin Lee
OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, California
Ergonomics, Hand Therapy, Health Promotion
Anna Addison
MSOT, OTR
Industry Professional
Prompt Health
San Francisco, California
Aging in Place, Aphasia & Communication Disorders, Burns, Cancer, Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Ergonomics, Fitness, Feeding and Eating, Health Data, Home Modifications, Leadership, Medication Management, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurorehabilitation, Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal, Parkinson’s, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Rare Diseases, Sports Medicine & Performance, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, TBI, Trauma & PTSD, Vestibular & Balance Rehab, Wound Care
Stacie Delezene
M.S., CCC-SLP
Omaha, Nebraska
Aging in Place, Assistive Technology, Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Coaching, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Dementia, Feeding and Eating, Health Data, Health Promotion, Home Modifications, Leadership, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Neurodiversity, Neurorehabilitation, Parkinson’s, Prevention, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health, Stroke, Trauma & PTSD, Tourette syndrome
Casey Francis
M.A. CCC-SLP
Industry Professional
Prompt Health
Dripping Springs, Texas
Knowledge Translation
Sarah Bolander
MS OTR/L
Orland Park, Illinois
ADHD, Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Health Data, Health Policy, Neurodiversity, Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal, Social Determinants of Health
Marissa
OTR/L, OTD, AMPS, CEAS, LRC
Educator
True North Occupational Therapy
Nacka
ADHD, Anxiety, Assistive Technology, Autism, Chronic Conditions, Coaching, Ergonomics, Fitness, Health Promotion, Insomnia & Sleep, Lifestyle Medicine
Sarah Blair
OTR/L
Mobia Medical
Indianapolis, Indiana
Stroke
Kara Welke
OTD, OTR/L, CLT
Next Level Occupational Therapy
Thompson, North Dakota
Aging in Place, Coaching, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Dementia, Depression & Mood Disorders, Home Modifications, Knowledge Translation, Leadership, Lymphedema, Maternal Health, Neurorehabilitation, Pelvic Health, Prevention, Seating and Mobility, Vestibular & Balance Rehab
Sabina Khan
PhD, OTD, OTR/L
Sewall's Point, Florida
Chronic Conditions, Fitness, Health Data, Health Promotion, Leadership, Prevention, Population Health, Trauma & PTSD
Christopher Gaskins
PhD, OTR/L, CSRS
Neurosuite
Washington, District of Columbia
Neurorehabilitation, Parkinson’s, Stroke, TBI
Sarah Lyon
OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
OT Potential
Aurora, Nebraska
Knowledge Translation
Theresa Bautista
OTR, OTD
WeDiverge LLC
Houston, Texas
ADHD, Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Neurodiversity
Natalie Brockman
OTD First Year Student
Student
Flagstaff, Arizona
Ergonomics, Fitness, Hippotherapy, Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal
PJ Bhakta
OTR, OTD, PCES, CSOT
Consultant
TheraSolutions Consulting, LLC
Cedar Park, Texas
ADHD, Chronic Pain, Coaching, Depression & Mood Disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Ergonomics, Fitness, Hand Therapy, Health Data, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Industrial Rehabilitation, Insomnia & Sleep, Knowledge Translation, Lifestyle Medicine, Leadership, Maternal Health, Neurodiversity, NICU, Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal, Pelvic Health, Prevention, Population Health, Sexuality/Intimacy, Social Determinants of Health, Sports Medicine & Performance, Trauma & PTSD
Megan Veenstra
OTR/L
The Golden OT LLC
Blaine, Minnesota
Aging in Place, Assistive Technology, Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Dementia, Ergonomics, Fitness, Feeding and Eating, Health Promotion, Home Modifications, Pelvic Health, Seating and Mobility, Stroke, TBI
Pooja A. Patel
DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP, CFPS
Aging Together, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Aging in Place, Chronic Conditions, Coaching, Dementia, Health Promotion, Leadership, Prevention, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health
Kathryn Riccio
MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Microtransponder
West Harrison, New York
Neurorehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, TBI
Carol Chiang
OT/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP
Occupational Therapist
Evolving Homes
Jacksonville, Florida
Aging in Place, Assistive Technology, Chronic Pain, Fitness, Home Modifications, Parkinson’s, Prevention, Social Determinants of Health
Haley Van Escobar
MOTR/L, CHT, PMP
Occupational Therapist
Hand Therapy Learning Lab
Seabeck, Washington
Coaching, Ergonomics, Hand Therapy, Knowledge Translation, Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal, Trauma & PTSD
Melissa S Kimmerling
EdD, MOT, OTR/L
Administrator
Augustana University
Papillion, Nebraska
Aging in Place, Autism, Ergonomics, Home Modifications, Leadership, Neurorehabilitation, Parkinson’s, Seating and Mobility, Stroke, Hippotherapy
Brandy Archie
OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP
AskSAMIE
Kansas City, Missouri
Aging in Place, Assistive Technology, Chronic Conditions, Dementia, Health Promotion, Home Modifications, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurorehabilitation, Parkinson’s, Prevention, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, TBI
Kelly Nesbitt
OT, CAPS, ECHM
Adaptable Abodes, LLC
Portland, Oregon
Aging in Place, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Conditions, Dementia, Health Promotion, Home Modifications, Industrial Rehabilitation, Multiple Sclerosis, Nature-based, Neurodiversity, Neurorehabilitation, Parkinson’s, Prevention, Rheumatic Diseases, Seating and Mobility, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, TBI
Gabriella Francis
OTD, OTR/L, ATC, CEO
Consultant
Squegg
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aging in Place, Assistive Technology, Chronic Conditions, Ergonomics, Fitness, Grant Writing, Health Data, Leadership, Prevention, Population Health
Dana Strauss
PT, DPT
Dana Suzanne, LLC
Wayne, New Jersey
Chronic Conditions, Health Data, Health Policy, Home Modifications, Knowledge Translation, Prevention, Population Health
Conclusion
Phew! I wasn’t expecting this when I started, but this felt like one of the most important blogs I’ve written. I think the future winners and losers on these lists will have a huge impact on occupational therapy.
All I know is that I want OTs working at all of the companies mentioned above! I hope you consider clicking through to careers pages to see the opportunities available to therapists.
Let me know what companies you would like to see here! I am already looking forward to my next update of this post!
Contributors
Sarah Lyon
OTR/L
Sarah Lyon, OTR/L, is the CEO of OT Potential. Sarah earned her BA from St. Olaf College and her master’s degree in occupational therapy from New York University. Her diverse clinical background spans multiple settings, including critical access, acute trauma, and state inpatient psychiatric hospitals. In 2011, she founded OT Potential to fulfill the industry's need for reliable, high-quality occupational therapy resources and continuing education.
As a recognized content creator, Sarah has collaborated with top healthcare brands like VeryWell Health, WebPT, and MedBridge. She blends her clinical expertise with a talent for creating clear, action-oriented content that empowers practitioners to excel. Passionate about elevating the OT profession, she has been featured on numerous industry podcasts. Sarah ultimately returned to her roots, running OT Potential and raising her family in her hometown of Aurora, Nebraska.
