Clinical studies and research
Explore Sword Health’s peer-reviewed studies, clinical research, and real-world evidence across MSK care, women’s health, AI care, access, outcomes, and economic impact.
Predicting pain response in remote MSK care
A machine-learning study evaluating whether early program data could predict pain relief in a remote MSK care program.
November 19, 2024
Fabiola Costa
Race and gender concordance in digital MSK rehab
An observational longitudinal study evaluating whether race or gender concordance between patients and physical therapists affected outcomes in digital MSK rehabilitation.
October 29, 2024
Fabiola Costa
Digital therapy for Veteran MSK pain
A pilot study evaluating a fully remote digital care program for Veterans with musculoskeletal pain.
July 31, 2024
Fabiola Costa
Scaling MSK care safely with AI
A post hoc analysis evaluating whether AI-assisted workflows could scale digital MSK care without compromising outcomes, engagement, or satisfaction.
July 26, 2024
Fabiola Costa
Recovering work productivity with digital MSK care
A workforce outcomes study evaluating productivity recovery and estimated savings from a digital MSK care program.
July 17, 2024
Fabiola Costa
Digital pelvic health care for urinary incontinence
A large-scale prospective cohort study evaluating a remote digital pelvic health program for female urinary incontinence.
January 8, 2024
Fabiola Costa
Digital MSK care and healthcare equity
A post hoc analysis evaluating whether a multimodal digital care program supported MSK outcomes across socioeconomic contexts.
October 10, 2023
Fabiola Costa
Digital vs. conventional physical therapy for chronic shoulder pain
A randomized controlled trial comparing fully remote digital physical therapy with conventional in-person physical therapy for chronic shoulder pain.
September 1, 2023
Fabiola Costa
Digital MSK care for older adults
A secondary analysis evaluating engagement and clinical outcomes among older adults in a digital care program for chronic MSK pain.
August 22, 2023
Fabiola Costa
