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The companies said their collaboration will improve access to care, particularly for those who would benefit from additional in-person care.
The app was able to make suggestions about exercises for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.
The digital therapeutics company plans to expand its services in the US and Europe.
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 of 27,000 virtual physiotherapy patients has concluded that digital physiotherapy must become a significant part of the treatment mix post COVID-19.
Proceeds will be used to drive growth of its core digital therapy platforms for people managing musculoskeletal conditions and fund expansions into new conditions.
While both approaches reduced participants' lower back pain, the company's exercise therapy app was significantly more effective in a direct comparison.
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