A comprehensive overview of smart healthcare technologies in revolutionizing modern rehabilitation practices

Recent advancements in digital technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and medical research are fundamentally transforming healthcare delivery. The emergence of context-aware smart healthcare (SHC) has significantly influenced diverse domains such as medical informatics, communication systems, electronics, bioengineering, and healthcare ethics. By integrating modern biotechnologies with cutting-edge digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, edge and cloud computing, wearable medical devices, and blockchain, SHC systems are redefining traditional models to achieve greater efficiency, enhanced accessibility, and patient-centric care. This paper presents a comprehensive review of technological innovations driving smart rehabilitation, multidimensional impact of SHC technologies on modern rehabilitation practices, emphasizing their pivotal role in personalized treatment plans, real-time monitoring, and patient engagement for both physical and mental well-being. The current paradigm shifts in healthcare promises a positive transformation in the next few years, making it more personalized, and efficient healthcare experience for individuals facing various healthcare issues.