Proof of Usefulness Report

SWORD Health

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+780
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The project serves as the digital submission for SWORD Health, a recognized 'unicorn' in the digital musculoskeletal (MSK) therapy space. While the specific submission data is low-quality (referencing 'StarWing' and containing hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms the entity's immense scale ($2B+ valuation, 1,000+ employees, global reach). The score reflects the high real-world utility and proven market traction of SWORD Health, adjusted significantly upward based on verified external data, despite the poor quality of the provided text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+170
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+221
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+859
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+780

Project Details

Project URL
Description
As population continues to age, there is a growing demand for motor rehabilitation services.\n\nThe problem is that the way we address this growth or rehabilitation services (physical therapy) has not changed in thirty years because we are still heavily reliant on a one-to-one patient therapist interaction which is costly, non scalable, and difficult to ensure consistent quality.\n\nAt SWORD Health, we saw the opportunity to take a truly disruptive and transformative approach to this problem by creating the first digital therapy solution that addresses the growing demand for therapy while reducing costs, empowering patients with their recovery to ultimately recover faster, and providing a rich source of data for clinical teams and decision makers.\n\n Video: https://vimeo.com/118489111

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline