Vijay Yanamadala - Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health
Jul 29, 2022
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Vijay Yanamadala, Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health, discusses digital virtual physical therapy, sensor feedback, and family time. Topics include remote therapy challenges, musculoskeletal care transformation, and health equity. Personal insights on parenthood and hobbies shared.
Sword Health's virtual physical therapy program uses wearable sensors for feedback and AI-guided sessions.
High compliance rates of 87% with Sword Health's program show improved engagement and flexibility for patients.
Deep dives
Sword Health: Revolutionizing Physical Therapy with Digital Solutions
Sword Health offers digital virtual physical therapy that allows individuals to perform therapy at home. The program utilizes wearable sensors that track motion accuracy and provide personalized feedback to doctors of physical therapy. Each session is guided by an AI animation called Sword Phoenix, tailored to the patient's condition.
Enhanced Accessibility and Compliance Rates
Traditional physical therapy faces challenges like time constraints and low completion rates. With Sword Health, compliance rates have significantly improved to 87%, with members completing an average of five sessions per week. The remote nature of the program allows for flexibility in scheduling, leading to higher engagement and better results.
Combining Virtual Care with Integrated Physician Involvement
Sword Health integrates virtual physical therapy with traditional care by collaborating with physicians and physical therapists. Through the SWORD 360 platform, treatment plans are shared and communicated seamlessly. The program emphasizes avoiding unnecessary surgeries and delivering optimal musculoskeletal care in a minimally invasive manner.
In episode fifty-two, we speak with Vijay Yanamadala the Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health about digital virtual physical therapy, how they use sensors to gather feedback, and how he loves spending time with his family.
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