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GLP-1 side effect management: prevent muscle loss and slash MSK costs
Muscle loss from GLP-1s can increase MSK pain, falls, and hidden costs. Learn how structured movement reduces risk and supports sustainable outcomes.
August 20, 2025

Weight loss drugs and muscle loss: MSK risks to avoid
Most weight loss drugs reduce fat — and muscle. Learn how to prevent lean mass loss and protect your population from hidden MSK costs.
August 20, 2025

Semaglutide and muscle loss: what health plans need to know
Up to 39% of lean muscle mass can be lost on semaglutide treatment. Learn how to prevent MSK risk and preserve ROI with structured movement.
August 20, 2025

GLP-1 preauthorization: Using movement plans for sustained weight loss
Explore how requiring structured movement before prescribing GLP-1s can reduce muscle loss, improve outcomes, and future-proof your benefit strategy.
August 20, 2025

Why effective employer perks matter more than ever to employees
Learn why employer perks are a strategic tool for hiring top talent. Explore what makes a benefit valuable and how Sword Health delivers ROI.
August 19, 2025

Wellness programs that boost employee productivity
Explore how Sword Health delivers clinical digital care that reduces absenteeism and boosts productivity beyond traditional wellness programs.
August 19, 2025

Enhancing employee engagement through health benefits
Discover how health benefits drive employee engagement and retention. Learn how Sword’s digital MSK care improves outcomes and boosts ROI.
August 19, 2025

Digital care is transforming health benefits with measurable ROI
Discover how digital care boosts engagement, reduces costs, and delivers measurable ROI with Sword Health's predictive, outcome-based MSK platform.
August 19, 2025

Wellness programs need clinical rigor to drive real ROI for employer benefits plans
Most wellness programs miss the mark. See how clinical rigor, validated outcomes, and accountable care models deliver real ROI and healthier teams.
August 19, 2025

The importance of health benefits employees actually use
Discover how to design health benefits employees truly use. Learn how digital MSK care from Sword Health boosts engagement and delivers measurable ROI.
August 15, 2025

Effective workplace perks that actually deliver return on investment
Get a list of evidence-backed workplace perks that actually improve workforce performance and deliver measurable results.
August 13, 2025

Building an employee health insurance benefits plan
Learn how to create a strong health benefits plan, what to include, and why preventive MSK care slashes costs.
July 25, 2025
For employers
Workplace health advice
How digital physical therapy improves employee retention
Benefits that work keep people. Learn which health programs drive retention and how MSK support improves satisfaction, productivity, and culture.
October 24, 2025
GLP-1 employer healthcare costs: lower spend with better outcomes
Learn how GLP-1 programs raise costs and why movement is the key to protecting outcomes and lowering employer spend.
October 23, 2025
How to evaluate and select the best digital MSK vendors
Find out how to evaluate the best MSK healthcare provider for your company when there are so many choices.
October 24, 2025
Reduce MSK costs with more effective digital MSK care plans
Find out why employers and benefits buyers must make reducing MSK costs a priority, and why digital MSK plans offer stronger ROI.
October 24, 2025
Expert guidance
From the experts: Ask a physical therapist

Ask a PT: Does walking really help with pain?
Megan Hill, Doctor of Physical Therapy, details a walking plan that anyone with pain can manage.
August 13, 2020

Ask a PT: What Is Causing My Shoulder Pain?
Discover the five most common causes of shoulder pain and how to tell them apart.
November 1, 2023

Ask a PT: when is the best time to do my exercises?
Megan Hill, Dr. of Physical Therapy, explores how and when to fit exercise into your busy schedule.
February 11, 2021
Healthcare contributors
Meet Sword's expert authors

Vijay Yanamadala
Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health

Megan Hill
Director, Clinical Specialists

Morgan Hollis
Head of Clinical Strategy, Sword Pulse

Liz Santo
Senior Clinical Program Manager, Sword Bloom ·

Jennesa Atherton
Head of Clinical Affairs, Sword Bloom

Fernando Correia
SVP Clinical & Regulatory Affairs at Sword Health





