physical therapy

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

However, researchers found the blended approach did have a greater impact on fear-avoidance beliefs and patients' reported adherence to at-home exercises.

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.

It also seeks to expand its base in India and boost product development.

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

Alongside the purchase and service launch, the digital health company also shared news of a $57 million investment from Perceptive Advisors.

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

The Series A round was lead by BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, and brings the company's total funding to more than $10 million.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have detailed a wearable device that can better measure muscle-tendon tension during certain activities, such as walking or running.

A study published yesterday in JAMA found that, compared to normal care, a home-based exercise program employing wearables and telephone coaching did not help patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) improve their walking performance over a nine-month period.