Healing doesn’t stop after you get your prosthetic.
In fact, that’s when the real work begins—building strength, learning new movements, and growing confident again. But not everyone can travel to a clinic every week. And not every city has a full rehab center nearby.
That’s where tele-rehab and hybrid care come in.
At RoboBionics, we’ve built a support system that blends in-person care with video-based guidance. It means you can get the help you need—whether you’re in a metro city or a small town. Whether you’re just starting with your prosthetic, or months into recovery.
This guide will walk you through how hybrid follow-ups work, which clinics in India offer them, and how to make the most of tele-rehab tools from the comfort of your home.
Let’s begin the journey—together, from wherever you are.
How Tele-Rehab Works
Connecting Care to Your Home
Tele-rehab is rehab care through video.
You don’t have to visit a clinic. Instead, you connect with your therapist or prosthetist over a video call.
It works just like an in-person session. The expert guides your exercises, checks your movement, and answers your questions—all in real time.
You can do it from your bedroom, your living room, or wherever you feel most comfortable.
It’s private, simple, and flexible.
Tools You Need to Get Started
You don’t need fancy equipment.
A smartphone with a working camera and microphone is enough. If you have a tablet or laptop, that works even better.
We usually recommend placing your device on a stable surface. That way, the therapist can see your full limb and guide your posture.
Some users also use a phone stand or tripod for better angles. But even propping it up on a chair or shelf can work.
Good lighting and a quiet room help a lot. And don’t worry—we’ll guide you on how to set things up before your first session.
What a Typical Session Looks Like
A typical tele-rehab session lasts about 30 to 45 minutes.
We start with a short chat about how your prosthetic feels. Then we watch how you move your limb. We check for tightness, balance, or awkward motion.
You’ll be guided through a few simple exercises. Like picking up objects, lifting light weights, or practicing grip changes.
The goal is to make sure your hand or arm is working in sync with your device—and that you feel in control.
Every session ends with a small review and a plan for the next one.
What Hybrid Care Means
Mixing In-Person and Online Visits
Hybrid care means combining two things: clinic visits and video sessions.
Some things still need to be done in person—like socket fitting or electronic testing. But a lot of support can be done from home.
So we divide your care into two parts.
You come to the clinic when needed. And in between, we check in online. It saves time, travel, and energy—while still giving you full support.
It’s especially helpful if you live far away or can’t travel often due to cost, pain, or work.
When We Recommend Hybrid Plans
We recommend hybrid care in a few situations:
If you’ve just been fitted and need follow-up guidance. If you live far from the city. Or if your condition is stable, and you just need fine-tuning or emotional support.
It’s also great for people who’ve had their prosthetic for a while, but want help with advanced movements or new grip training.
This method works well for both mechanical and bionic hand users.
How We Track Progress Remotely
With our Grippy™ Companion App, we track your grip usage, battery health, and activity over time.
During your tele-rehab sessions, we combine this data with your live movements to give targeted advice.
We also use simple tracking sheets—filled by you or your caregiver—to monitor exercises, comfort, and issues.
That way, your care stays connected, even from a distance.
Who Benefits Most from Tele-Rehab and Hybrid Care
Users from Smaller Towns and Villages
If you’re living in a tier-2 or tier-3 city, it’s not always easy to travel.
Roads may be bad. Buses may not be frequent. Or the nearest clinic may be several hours away.
Tele-rehab bridges that gap.
It lets you connect to trained therapists and RoboBionics support staff—without leaving your home. You still get professional care, but with less stress and cost.
For many rural users, this model has made regular rehab finally possible.
Working Professionals with Tight Schedules
We’ve seen many users who are back to work after getting their prosthetic.
They want to improve grip control or reduce fatigue—but can’t take time off to travel every week.
Hybrid care solves that. It fits around your work hours, often early mornings or evenings.
You don’t miss your sessions. And you stay on track with your rehab goals.
That way, you don’t have to choose between your career and your recovery.
Elderly Users or Those With Limited Mobility
Not everyone can move freely post-surgery.
For older users or those with multiple health concerns, even short travel can be tiring.
In such cases, we bring the care to them. Caregivers can help set up the call. And the session can be adapted to the user’s energy level and needs.
We also send written tips after each call so families can follow up at home.
City-Wise Clinics Offering Hybrid Care
Pune – Our Home Base for Hybrid Support
Pune is where RoboBionics began, and it’s also the place where our hybrid care model is most established.
Here, users benefit from both high-quality in-clinic fittings and structured online follow-ups. After your initial prosthetic fit or socket alignment, our local therapists schedule tele-rehab sessions tailored to your progress.
What makes Pune unique is the seamless integration between departments. Our engineers, prosthetists, and rehab specialists communicate regularly to monitor your case. This means that even during remote sessions, your therapist already has context from your last clinic visit.
Local users often start with two or three in-person sessions, then move to video sessions once they’re stable and confident enough to train at home. For users from nearby towns like Satara, Ahmednagar, or Kolhapur, this model saves repeated long trips while still offering personal support.
Delhi NCR – Metro Coverage with Virtual Depth
In Delhi and surrounding areas, hybrid care has become essential—mainly because of traffic, commute times, and the sheer size of the city.
Our partner clinics in South Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida provide strong first-contact care. Once the user is comfortable with basic movements, they’re transitioned into our hybrid track with planned video sessions every week or two.
Delhi is also where many government employees and students receive prosthetic support. These groups often have rigid schedules and limited leave. With hybrid rehab, they can stay consistent without taking frequent time off work or studies.
The NCR region also benefits from our regional support techs. If a user needs hands-on help between sessions, we can coordinate a doorstep visit or a short in-clinic check-in before the next video call.
Mumbai – High-Density Rehab, Remote-First Follow-Up
Mumbai has unique challenges when it comes to healthcare access. The city is fast, crowded, and people don’t always have the time or comfort to travel for appointments.
That’s why our hybrid rehab model in Mumbai leans even more toward remote-first follow-up.
After the initial handover and socket check, users are provided with detailed guides and added to our tele-rehab loop immediately. Most opt for evening sessions that fit around work or personal life.
Since space is tight in many Mumbai homes, we also coach users on how to set up their training zone using what they already have—like a stool, kitchen table, or work desk.
Our rehab team adjusts each session to work within that setup, making it easy to maintain consistency.
Bengaluru – Ideal for Tech-Driven Users
Bengaluru users tend to be very comfortable with digital tools, which makes hybrid care incredibly efficient in this city.
Our clinics in Jayanagar and Indiranagar focus on device fitting, calibration, and initial muscle training. After that, users usually switch to video for targeted skill development, like typing techniques, computer shortcuts, or utensil control.
Many users in Bengaluru are also early adopters. They use fitness trackers, posture monitors, and even ask for custom performance logs through our Grippy™ app.
This lets us offer a more data-informed remote care plan. And in some cases, we even test prototype grips or software updates through remote feedback collected during these sessions.
How Tele-Rehab Sessions Are Scheduled
Planning Around Your Life, Not the Other Way Around
One of the biggest benefits of hybrid care is flexibility. We design your schedule to fit your day—not the other way around.
When your prosthetic fitting is complete, we offer you a calendar with suggested rehab sessions based on your condition, grip goals, and lifestyle. You can pick time slots that work for you—early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
If you’re in school, we work around your classes. If you’re working, we offer late slots. And if you’re caring for family or managing other health conditions, we keep the sessions short and manageable.
It’s not a rigid plan—it’s built around your life.
Rescheduling and Missed Appointments
We understand that life gets busy. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, you can do it directly through the app or by calling our support line.
There’s no penalty for missed appointments. But we do follow up with a care coordinator to make sure you’re not facing a deeper issue—like fatigue, frustration, or pain.
This extra step matters. Often, we find that a skipped session signals the need for emotional or physical support—and we jump in before things get worse.
Our goal is to keep you going at your own pace, without guilt or pressure.
Real User Experiences with Hybrid Care
Priya’s Story – From Home Confusion to Confidence
Priya, a 26-year-old homemaker from Nashik, received her Grippy™ hand after a road accident took part of her left arm. While the fitting went well at our Pune clinic, she struggled once she returned home.
Her biggest challenge was remembering her grip sequence. The clinic made it look easy, but at home, she felt overwhelmed. That’s when we introduced her to our hybrid rehab system.
Priya began weekly video calls with our therapist, who walked her through small daily tasks—like holding a glass or peeling vegetables. Each week, she got better. Her confidence grew, and so did her independence.
Six months later, she’s not only using Grippy™ every day, but also helping her daughter with schoolwork and even stitching on the side.
Hybrid care helped bridge that gap between the clinic and her real life.
Aslam’s Journey – Balancing Office Work and Recovery
Aslam, a 34-year-old IT support engineer in Bengaluru, lost his hand in a factory accident before changing careers. When he got fitted with Grippy™, his biggest concern was whether he could return to full-time tech work.
He did his first few training sessions at our Jayanagar clinic. After that, his job made it difficult to attend in person. So, we shifted him to evening video sessions, twice a week.
During these sessions, we practiced keyboard shortcuts, mouse control, and even phone handling. Aslam was able to fine-tune his hand’s grip strength and speed—all while working his full-time job.
Today, he manages his own small tech repair business and uses his experience to coach others recovering from limb loss.
Kavita’s Progress – Rural Access, Real Impact
Kavita is a school teacher in a village near Guwahati. After her amputation, she feared she would never stand in front of a classroom again.
Her nearest clinic was over four hours away. So we scheduled a one-time visit for her fitting, then moved her entirely to our remote rehab track.
Her caregiver helped her set up calls, and we mailed her a printed rehab log to fill out between sessions.
The mix of phone coaching and video rehab helped her recover at her own pace, in her own home. After five months, she returned to teaching—with her Grippy™ and her confidence by her side.
How Hybrid Care Improves Long-Term Outcomes
When we first introduced tele-rehab, we thought it would just be a short-term solution. But what we found surprised us.
Patients who consistently use hybrid care tend to stick to their recovery goals longer. They feel more supported, more informed, and less likely to drop off after the initial fit.
One big reason is comfort. People learn better when they’re not rushed or stressed. Being able to train at home, on their own schedule, removes the pressure of performing in front of others or navigating long travel days.
Another reason is continuity. Our hybrid model allows us to stay in touch more often. That means smaller problems get solved before they grow. We can adjust a user’s grip training or recommend a socket refit early—rather than waiting for a clinic visit months later.
It also helps build stronger emotional bonds. Users get to know their therapist, feel listened to, and feel like someone truly cares about their journey.
In the long run, this leads to better control, fewer repairs, and more consistent device use.
How Clinics Can Start Offering Hybrid Care
For rehab clinics, prosthetic centers, or even solo therapists looking to expand their reach, adding hybrid care is more than a good idea—it’s a future-proof step.
You don’t need to invest in new buildings or expensive platforms. All you need is a good video calling setup, a scheduling system, and a simple follow-up plan.
Start by identifying which of your patients live far away or miss appointments often. Offer them video-based check-ins. Track their responses, collect feedback, and build a basic digital care record.
Use messaging apps, video calls, or even recorded tutorials for common movements. You don’t need an app at first—just consistency and a personal touch.
Train your staff to be flexible. Rehab isn’t about strict routines. It’s about progress, no matter how small.
And most importantly, don’t treat hybrid care as a backup plan. Treat it as part of your standard care.
It doesn’t replace in-person support—it enhances it.
Technology Powering Hybrid Care
The Grippy™ Companion App
One of the most important tools in our hybrid care system is the Grippy™ Companion App. It’s designed to help users track their grip usage, monitor battery life, log discomfort, and send service requests quickly.
The app also lets therapists monitor progress remotely. During video rehab sessions, the therapist can reference the user’s activity data to adjust exercise plans or address concerns early.
We’re always updating the app based on user feedback. New features like daily reminders, rehab checklists, and visual muscle mapping are being tested to make remote recovery even more seamless.
For users in areas with poor connectivity, the app also works offline. Data syncs as soon as you’re back online.
Video and Messaging Integration
Our hybrid care model works across all major video platforms—Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, and even direct phone-based video calls.
We make it simple, so you don’t have to download special software. All you need is a working smartphone with a front camera.
For users who struggle with video, we also use photo-based guidance and voice messaging. These tools help us check socket fit, grip function, or skin condition with minimal friction.
It’s not about technology for its own sake. It’s about making support feel close—even when you’re far.
Secure Patient Records and Progress Tracking
We maintain detailed but lightweight digital records for each user. These include fitting dates, device version, socket type, rehab goals, and session notes.
This means when you talk to us, we don’t need you to start from scratch. We already know where you left off, what worked, and what still needs support.
This continuity helps reduce errors, avoid repetition, and focus on real progress.
Best Practices for Long-Term Follow-Ups
Build a Rhythm That Works for You
Whether you’re on your third month of rehab or your third year of prosthetic use, follow-ups matter. But they should be realistic.
We recommend a simple rhythm: weekly sessions for the first month, biweekly for the next two months, and monthly or quarterly after that, depending on your condition.
The key is to stay connected—even when you feel fine. Most problems we catch early happen during regular check-ins when users say, “Everything’s good, but…”
That “but” is often where the next solution starts.
Don’t Wait for Pain or Trouble
Too many users wait until something breaks or starts hurting before calling for help.
That’s why our hybrid care team regularly checks in—even if it’s just to say hi and see how you’re feeling. It’s not about monitoring you. It’s about walking with you.
We encourage users to keep a simple journal—just a few lines every few days about how your hand feels, what you’re able to do, and what you’re avoiding.
This small habit makes a big difference when planning future sessions.
Involve Family or Caregivers
Recovery is not a solo act. If you have someone who lives with you or helps you with tasks, involve them in your hybrid sessions.
We coach them too—on how to adjust straps, help with exercises, or recognize early signs of skin pressure or signal loss.
Many times, a small tip shared with a caregiver prevents a big issue later.
Keeping Hybrid Care Affordable and Accessible
Pay-Per-Session or Subscription Options
We offer flexible pricing models so money doesn’t get in the way of care. You can pay per session or opt for a low-cost monthly subscription that includes unlimited check-ins, rehab coaching, and service support.
CSR partners, clinics, and hospitals can also sponsor hybrid plans for specific patient groups—like children, accident survivors, or rural users.
We’re happy to work with donors and foundations to expand reach. Every supported session brings someone one step closer to full recovery.
Language and Culture Sensitivity
India is diverse. That’s why our hybrid sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Assamese—based on the user’s preference.
We match you with a therapist or support staff who understands your language and culture. This builds trust and reduces friction, especially for older users or first-time prosthetic users.
Communication is healing. And we believe no one should feel lost because of language.
Ready to Begin, From Wherever You Are?
You don’t have to travel far to get better.
You don’t need to put your life on hold. Or feel stuck because the nearest clinic is hours away. At RoboBionics, we’ve built a system where care travels to you.
Whether you’re starting rehab, continuing it, or just looking for someone to guide you—you can begin today. Right from your home.
Book a hybrid care session with us at www.robobionics.in/bookdemo
Or call our team to learn how we can support your recovery, your routine, and your future.
Your progress shouldn’t depend on your pin code. And with hybrid care, it doesn’t have to.
Let’s build your strength, your confidence, and your life—together, one session at a time.