musculoskeletal disorders

A woman doing physical therapy guided by an app, and the same woman being helped by a physical therapist.
By  Emily Olsen 09:21 am November 2, 2021
Kaia Health, maker of digital therapeutics for musculoskeletal (MSK) care and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is partnering with Luna On-Demand Physical Therapy to offer in-person services to complement its digital options. The collaboration will allow eligible Kaia members to schedule in-person physical therapy appointments in their home or at their workplace. They can also use the...
A woman takes an online exercise class on a tablet
By  Emily Olsen 01:29 pm October 19, 2021
Digital therapeutic company DarioHealth is launching a digital physical therapy and musculoskeletal (MSK) care platform dubbed Dario Move. Dario Move includes a biofeedback sensor, real-time feedback and support from physical therapists and coaches, and personalized exercise programs designed by therapists. The new product comes after Dario acquired MSK health company Upright Technologies. The...
By  Jonah Comstock 11:16 am August 12, 2015
Following a small initial study, a UK-based startup reports that its digital health platform can decrease pain and stiffness in patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Hinge Health's platform decreased pain by 52 percent on average and stiffness by 56 percent over 12 weeks, among a group of 20 patients. CEO Daniel Perez founded the startup in October 2014 with co-founder Gabriel...