digital MSK

It gauges a user's bodily readiness to engage in a certain physical activity.

Last year, digital musculoskeletal care and physical therapy companies raked in plenty of investor dollars. Startups say the expensive MSK health sector is ripe for innovation.

The deal adds to Dario's musculoskeletal care offerings. It launched its Dario Move platform in October.

The study, sponsored by digital musculoskeletal-care company SWORD Health, also found improvements in secondary measures like surgery intent and painkiller use.

According to a study published in JMIR, providers are generally positive about remote therapy and tele-rehabilitation, but they need more training and support to overcome obstacles like technology hurdles and practical concerns.

SWORD raised $163 million in Series D funding, which allowed for a secondary round where it scooped up another $26 million.

The companies said their collaboration will improve access to care, particularly for those who would benefit from additional in-person care.

Hinge said more than $1 billion has been invested in the company thus far.

The new product comes less than a year after DarioHealth acquired musculoskeletal care company Upright Technologies.

Vigilant Technologies makes a shirt-collar wearable that uses haptic feedback to improve posture and reduce workplace injury.