Kinexcs’ KIMIA Recover platform bridges gaps in post-operative rehabilitation
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Kinexcs’ KIMIA Recover addresses a long-standing and urgent problem in orthopedic care: the fragmented, inconsistent, and often inaccessible rehabilitation process following Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery. While over 4 million TKR procedures are performed globally each year, millions of patients face challenges that compromise recovery—ultimately affecting mobility, quality of life, and healthcare outcomes.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting more than 1.7 billion people. Among them, knee osteoarthritis—a major driver of TKR surgeries—impacts over 300 million individuals. Yet the success of TKR surgery hinges on what happens after the procedure: post-operative rehabilitation. Traditional recovery pathways, however, are plagued by limited access, low adherence, and inconsistent follow-up—leaving many patients without the support they need.
Conventional rehab depends on in-person physiotherapy and clinic-based assessments. These services are often restricted by geography, capacity, and patient compliance. The result? Gaps in recovery monitoring, delays in intervention, and variable clinical outcomes—at a time when the global MSK care market exceeds $300 billion and demands more scalable, outcome-driven solutions.
Kinexcs’ KIMIA Recover: A Smarter Path to Recovery
KIMIA Recover, developed by Kinexcs, is a digitally enabled, remote rehabilitation platform designed to transform the recovery experience for TKR patients. The platform delivers:
- Structured, gamified exercise programs tailored to each patient
- Real-time tracking of key recovery metrics like range of motion, pain, and wound healing
- Progress visibility and outcome reporting for clinicians
- Motivational guidance and support to keep patients engaged
By bridging the post-op care gap, Kinexcs’ solution empowers patients while relieving strain on health systems.
Real-World Impact: Madam R’s Recovery Journey
At Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Madam R, a bilateral TKR patient, faced a familiar challenge: limited access to physiotherapy and uncertainty about how to manage her recovery. Like many, she struggled with consistency and lacked the feedback needed to stay on track.
That changed with Kinexcs’ KIMIA Recover.
With the platform, Madam R received structured rehab exercises she could follow at home, complete with gamified interactions and real-time progress tracking. She stayed engaged, monitored her healing daily, and received tailored feedback that boosted both her motivation and confidence.
“After my knee surgery, these exercises gave me the encouragement to keep pushing. I do them every day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner!”
— Patient, Bilateral TKR, KIMIA Recover User
Outcomes That Matter
Thanks to Kinexcs’ KIMIA Recover, Madam R experienced:
- Faster return to mobility
- Reduced post-operative pain
- Greater rehab adherence
- Improved quality of life
Her journey also contributed to valuable user insights that continue to shape and improve the platform for future patients.
Enabling Better Recovery at Scale
By delivering remote, data-driven rehabilitation, Kinexcs’ KIMIA Recover sets a new standard for TKR recovery. It addresses critical gaps in care while enabling clinicians to intervene sooner and patients to heal smarter.
