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Making healthcare more equitable
Tackle health equity and health disparities among Black, Hispanic, and minority groups with care that's easy to access.
April 26, 2023

New clinical studies show Sword improves outcomes and health equity
Read two studies that prove that Sword Health's programs can reduce pain and increase access to treatment for historically underserved patient populations.
March 2, 2023

How MSK Problems Affect Sleep
See how Sword Health demonstrates that a digital physical therapy program can significantly improve sleep disturbances.
February 13, 2023

Harvard MBA Students Learn from Sword Health's Growth
Harvard Business School students discussed a Sword Health case study with CEO Virgilio (V) Bento.
February 10, 2023

5 Stretches for a Frozen Shoulder
Do you have a frozen shoulder? Try these stretches to ease stiffness and reduce pain.
January 16, 2023

Solving the epidemic of unnecessary surgery
See how using a digital physical therapy program like Sword Health can reduce the need for surgeries.
October 27, 2022

How to combat the dangers of inactivity
Find out how a sedentary lifestyle can put your joint health at risk and what you can do to prevent MSK pain from inactivity.
October 13, 2022

Benefits of Active Movement
Explore how our modern lifestyle and working from home has reduced our daily active movement and helped to create a health crisis.
October 6, 2022

Opioids, Racial Disparities, and MSK Pain
Find out how Sword Health’s digital physical therapy solution can help reduce opioid use and improve equal access to healthcare for all.
August 16, 2022

Hobbies and Mental Health: The Science Behind It
Engaging in hobbies can significantly enhance mental health.
August 16, 2022

Explained: The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in MSK care
Sword Health includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in its MSK therapy to help your employees learn how to manage their pain.
May 4, 2022

First digital MSK company with clinical validation for shoulder pain care
See why Sword is the only digital MSK care company whose acute MSK programs have been validated in peer-reviewed papers.
March 30, 2022
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





