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What is the Sword Move wearable?
See how the Sword Move wearable and the Move kit both make it easy to stay strong, lose weight, prevent pain, and build lasting movement habits.
October 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Meet Thrive Pad: Recovery just got smarter
Meet the Sword Thrive Pad and the Thrive Kit, the at-home tablet solution for AI pain care with real-time guidance and feedback.
October 15, 2025 • 4 min read

Healthcare cost trends for 2026
Go deep on the key trends impacting healthcare costs and learn practical ways that leaders can use to control spend through proactive care and outcome-based design.
October 10, 2025

Expanding pelvic health therapy access
Learn how digital women’s health programs like Bloom expand pelvic health therapy access and deliver measurable ROI for employers and health plans.
October 10, 2025

The rise of virtual pelvic floor therapy
Virtual pelvic therapy is growing fast. Learn what is driving adoption, and how Bloom delivers effective, personalized at-home care plans for women.
October 10, 2025

Do you need a referral for physical therapy?
Learn if you need a referral or prescription for physical therapy and get advice on how to start care fast with direct access or digital PT options.
October 9, 2025

Do most health insurers include physical therapy coverage?
Learn if UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, or Blue Cross Blue Shield and other major plans cover physical therapy costs.
October 9, 2025

What is the cost of physical therapy?
Learn how much physical therapy costs, both with and without insurance, so you can understand your options and get a better expectation of PT costs..
October 9, 2025

Understanding Medicare and Medicaid physical therapy coverage
Learn what Medicare and Medicaid cover for physical therapy, how many PT sessions are included, and how to access digital care options like Sword Thrive.
October 9, 2025

Stop losing muscle and prevent pain in menopause
Learn how hormonal changes cause muscle pain and loss during menopause, and how Bloom helps women stay strong and flexible with expert-guided digital care.
October 6, 2025

How to reduce employer healthcare expenses
Healthcare expenses are rising for employers. See how preventative MSK care lowers costs, improves outcomes, and delivers measurable ROI.
October 3, 2025

How to reduce healthcare costs: 7 proven strategies for employers
Healthcare costs are rising, but you can reduce spend without cutting care. Explore 7 strategies, from value-based design to predictive MSK solutions.
October 3, 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





