digital physical therapy

The partners will work to bring AI-powered motion-capture technology to the physical therapy market in order to reduce administrative workloads.

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 startup aims to be operating in more than seven countries by the end of 2021. 

This new funding brings the company's total funding pot to $135 million. 

The study found that high-risk patients who used the telehealth consultation feature also had better outcomes than their peers who did not. 

A new study published by JMIR found that on average participants using Hinge Health's platform reported 68.5% improvement in pain. 

The round was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Founders Fund, Green Innovations, Lachy Groom, Vesalius Biocapital and Faber Ventures. 

Building on research published last month, the company plans to use the funding to secure additional clinical validation.

Two papers from Sword Health's researchers suggest the company's Digital Therapist platform is well received and more effective than standard rehabilitation.