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The cost of menopause that employers cannot ignore
The cost of menopause shows up in claims, productivity, and retention. Learn where spend concentrates, why pelvic symptoms matter, and what measurable support looks like.
February 18, 2026 • 8 min read

Pelvic health after menopause
Pelvic health after menopause can change over time. Learn what symptoms to watch for, what helps, and how to get support that fits your life.
February 17, 2026 • 7 min read

Transition to value-based care: 10-step checklist
A practical 10-step roadmap to move from fee-for-service to value-based care, starting with an MSK pilot you can measure, govern, and prove within a plan year.
February 12, 2026 • 7 min read

Why digital health ROI matters more than ever
Learn how large employers measure digital health ROI through MSK savings, productivity recovery, and outcomes-based pricing.
December 30, 2025

Mounjaro plateau: why weight loss slows and how to reset
Have you hit a Mounjaro plateau after fast early results? Learn why progress slows, how muscle loss plays a role, and what helps to recharge and reset expectations.
December 19, 2025 • 4 min read

Ozempic plateau: how to restart your progress
Have you hit an Ozempic plateau? Learn why weight loss slows, how muscle and metabolism play a role, and what helps progress continue safely.
December 19, 2025 • 6 min read

Stopping Ozempic: how to keep the weight off
Stopping Ozempic doesn’t have to mean regaining weight. Learn why weight comes back and what helps results last after GLP-1 use.
December 19, 2025 • 4 min read
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 Move

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







