Ecovery

About Ecovery

Founded in 2018 by Benedict Rehbein and Marcus Rehwald, eCovery is a digital health company based in Leipzig, Germany, that operates in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation market. The company provides a digital therapy application designed to assist patients with back, knee, and hip pain throughout their recovery journey, from prevention and therapy to post-surgery support. This service is delivered through a mobile app, which functions as a "physiotherapist for your pocket," offering personalized therapy and exercise programs.

The platform's core offering is a therapy app that provides users with customized training plans based on their specific diagnosis and feedback. Patients can perform therapeutic exercises at home using video instructions, with the app requiring only everyday household items rather than specialized sports equipment. The application includes features such as a pain diary to track progress, educational content about injuries and the healing process, and automated documentation of exercise completion to share with physicians or therapists. The training sessions are designed to be flexible, typically lasting 20 to 30 minutes and performed three to five times a week, covering stretching, mobility, and strengthening.

eCovery's business model is centered on partnerships with health insurance providers and direct-to-patient offerings. A significant milestone was achieved when its back therapy program was listed as a DiGA (digital health application) by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, allowing doctors across Germany to prescribe the app. This makes the service free for patients covered by statutory health insurance. The company has also secured collaborations with health insurance companies like AOK Plus to cover the costs for their members. Financially, eCovery completed a Series A funding round in June 2022, with investors including adesso ventures, CFH Management, and TGFS, building on an initial grant prize in 2018.