
Hip pain at night: why it gets worse when you sleep
April 14, 2026 • 7 min read

Neck pain from desk work: why it happens and what may help
April 14, 2026 • 6 min read

How to stop waking up with back pain every morning
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Lower back pain when walking: why it happens and what helps
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Building a startup employee health benefits plans to deliver lasting value
Learn what makes a best-in-class startup benefits plan. Discover how Sword Health helps lean teams offer world-class care that attracts top talent and protects your budget.
July 24, 2025

GLP-1 and lean mass loss: why you need movement to retain muscle | Sword Health
Up to 39% of lean muscle mass can be lost during GLP-1 treatment. Learn how that impacts MSK risk and how movement-first care protects long-term health.
July 24, 2025

Affordable healthcare options for employees: Save costs without cutting care
Learn how to design affordable healthcare options that reduce costs and improve care (and advice on one tactic to deliver proven ROI).
July 24, 2025 • 6 min read

Low Impact Activities and Mental Health
Low impact exercises can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety
July 22, 2025

Enroll in Sword Move, guided by clinical experts
Feel stronger, move with confidence, and avoid future pain. Sword Move connects you to expert-designed plans you can follow from home.
July 18, 2025 • 4 min read

Enroll in Sword Thrive, guided by Doctors of Physical Therapy
Living with pain? Sword Thrive combines AI-powered guidance with Doctors of Physical Therapy to help you recover from home. Check if you’re eligible today.
May 16, 2025

Managing MSK pain: Why digital therapy is a smarter choice
Struggling with MSK pain? Discover how digital physical therapy can help you feel better, faster, from the comfort of home.
May 15, 2025

At-home physical therapy: Does it work?
Discover how digital physical therapy brings expert-guided, at-home care to your fingertips. See if you're eligible today.
May 15, 2025

What is Physical Therapy?
Learn what physical therapy is, how it helps relieve pain, and how to get started in-person or digitally. See if you're eligible through Sword Health.
May 9, 2025 • 7 min read

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Definition How to Start
How orthopedic physical therapy helps with joint and muscle pain, surgical recovery, and mobility, plus check your eligibility for digital PT.
May 9, 2025

The Best Surgery is No Surgery with Sword Predict
Avoid unnecessary surgeries and cut MSK costs with Sword Predict — AI-powered triage that identifies and engages high-risk members early.
May 1, 2025

Movement and mental health: The science behind the connection
Did you know that moving your body can strengthen the mind?
September 20, 2024
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
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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

