Physical therapy is about to witness the next innovation wave
New advances in sensing technology are set to spur further innovation in the physical-therapy field, and help fill the gap in guidance that exists in between in-clinic sessions.
Congress: Block Medicare cuts to support patient access to physical therapy
We again need Congress to intervene in order to protect patients and providers and stop any further cuts to specialty care.
Turning Data Into Action: CEO Jason Prestinario on AI & Data Democratization
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Kaia Health adds in-person physical therapy through partnership
The digital health company recently struck a partnership with Luna On-Demand Physical Therapy to offer in-person physical therapy services, in addition to its virtual programs for musculoskeletal care. Users in markets where Luna is available can schedule an in-home visit with the same physical therapists over time.
Hinge Health raises $600M, plans all-out MSK effort
The startup walks people through exercises at home, and connects them to health coaches and physical therapists. It’s now valued at $6.2 billion.
Bardavon Health raises $90M, looks to expand MSK solution beyond workers’ compensation
The Kansas-based company has built up a network of physical therapists and a technology platform for workers' compensation. Now, with $90 million in new funding, it plans to expand into new services for musculoskeletal care.
IncludeHealth strikes partnership with Google, Ohio-based health system for virtual PT
Cincinnati-based IncludeHealth launched a virtual physical therapy program using pose-estimation models developed by Google. It plans to offer this software to healthcare providers, starting with its largest partner to date, ProMedica Health System.
Fixing Primary Care: How AI Is Solving the EHR Problem & Admin Overload
Kyna Fong joins us and shares how AI in being deployed in their platform.
Digital physical therapy company Sword raises $85M
Sword Health, a startup that uses virtual visits with physical therapists and sensors to guide people through exercises, raised $85 million in funding. The company plans to use the new funds to grow its business through partnerships with health plans.
Professional services firm rolls out digital musculoskeletal care program
Employee benefits firm Aon is bundling together three digital health solutions as part of a broader musculoskeletal care offering. It's partnering with Hinge Health, 98point6 and Employer Direct Healthcare.
How Kiio’s on-demand digital platform for musculoskeletal pain cuts wasteful spending
Kiio CEO Lydia Zeller talks about the digital health company that guides users through personalized therapeutic programs through their smartphone or tablet to reduce and prevent back pain and joint pain.
With new funding, digital physical therapy startup Kaia strikes partnerships with clinicians
Kaia Health, a startup providing app-based programs for musculoskeletal conditions and COPD, recently raised $75 million in funding. As competitors look to round out their platforms with other services, Kaia is looking to strike partnerships with clinicians.
How Lantern Delivers ROI Through Smarter Healthcare Navigation
Dickon Waterfield discusses why Lantern's navigation works.
Digital physical therapy company Hinge Health expands into pain relief
The digital physical therapy company acquired a startup making a small, adhesive device that use electrical pulses for pain treatment.
Study finds promise in digital programs for treating knee pain
A randomized, controlled study published in JAMA Open found that patients who engaged in a virtual physical therapy program saw a greater reduction in knee pain than those who continued with their usual care plan at home. However, the study was not blinded, which could affect patients' self-reported pain scores.
Virtual physical therapy startup Hinge Health reaches $3B valuation
Hinge Health, a startup offering virtual physical therapy, recently raised $300 million in funding. The company now has a value of more than $3 billion, the company confirmed.
Physical therapy can create a path for reduced opioid use
Opioid abuse is a widely recognized public health crisis in the United States and the detrimental effects are wide-ranging and severe. Individuals in pain, especially chronic pain, are more likely to use opioids. The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has the potential to exacerbate opioid and other drug use. Research suggests that opioid use can worsen pain […]
Omada Health acquires remote physical therapy company
Omada Health acquired Physera Health, a company that offers telehealth physical therapy appointments. The deal would add another digital health platform to Omada's toolbox, which includes solutions for diabetes, hypertension and behavioral health.