Copper Health

Copper Health addressed the fragmentation plaguing remote physical therapy delivery. Physical therapists struggled with disconnected workflows—managing patient exercises across multiple apps, lacking real-time movement data, and unable to monitor compliance between sessions. Patients experienced this acutely: they received paper handouts or generic video links, had no way to demonstrate proper form, and often abandoned prescribed routines without accountability. The problem was measurable through high non-compliance rates (typically 50-70% in home exercise programs) and therapist burnout from manual follow-ups. Existing alternatives were piecemeal: therapists cobbled together video conferencing platforms, spreadsheets, and separate wearable apps. Some practices used basic telehealth without monitoring capabilities. Early validation came through pilot partnerships with physical therapy clinics that immediately reduced patient drop-off rates and enabled therapists to detect form errors remotely. Therapists reported reclaiming hours previously spent on administrative tasks, while patients showed improved adherence when receiving AI-powered form feedback during home exercises.