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Acute vs Chronic MSK Conditions
Discover the key differences between acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and how early digital physical therapy can improve recovery and reduce costs.
October 23, 2025
Megan Hill
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
Morgan Hollis
Everything You Need to Know About Acute Pain and Injury
Everything you need to know about acute pain and injuries — causes, healing stages, treatments like PEACE & LOVE, and injury prevention tips.
October 22, 2025
Sword Editorial Team
Ice vs. heat for pain: a modern guide to healing
Learn when to use ice or heat for pain relief, including for nerve pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, and general pain (plus safety tips to avoid making symptoms worse).
October 22, 2025
Megan Hill
TENS machine (TENS unit): how it works and side effects
TENS machine (TENS unit) basics: what it does, side effects, safety tips, and advice to help you understand when movement-based rehab is needed.
October 22, 2025 • 9 min read
Megan Hill
Physical therapy for vertigo: Does it work?
Learn how physical therapy can help relieve vertigo symptoms through expert-guided movement and balance exercises.
October 22, 2025
Sword Editorial Team
How women’s health physical therapy can help
Discover how women’s health physical therapy supports lifelong strength, comfort, and confidence, and how Bloom by Sword Health makes pelvic care easier to access.
October 22, 2025
Jennesa Atherton
Pelvic therapy: how it works
Learn how pelvic therapy can reduce pain, discomfort, and bladder leaks to help women take back control of their day-to-day lives.
October 22, 2025
Jennesa Atherton
Your women’s health benefits checklist
Use this women’s health benefits checklist to design a modern, equitable plan. Learn what to include and see how digital care drives ROI.
October 22, 2025
Sword Editorial Team
Pelvic pain anxiety
Discover how pelvic floor dysfunction impacts mental health and how Bloom improves both physical and emotional outcomes for women with pelvic pain anxiety.
October 22, 2025
Liz Santo
Benefits for government workers and federal employees
Discover what benefits government employees and federal employees get, from health insurance to pensions. Learn how Sword PT may already be covered for you.
October 21, 2025
Sword Editorial Team
Benefits of value-based care
See how value-based care improves health outcomes, delivers cost savings, and matches incentives for healthcare providers with measurable outcomes.
October 21, 2025
Sword Editorial Team
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
Sword Editorial Team
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
Morgan Hollis
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
Sword Editorial Team
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
Sword Editorial Team
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
Megan Hill
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
Megan Hill
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
Megan Hill
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
