Introducing Sword Move
Sword Health has expanded its efforts in solving pain by pioneering a new solution that is the missing piece in the musculoskeletal puzzle - Sword Move. Move is Sword Health’s whole-body solution, designed to address low pain, encourage members to move consistently, and reduce the risk of injury.
Move has been carefully designed to help members who may have been doing zero days of activity to build up to 3+ days per week. Sword Move helps avoid the costly consequences attributed to physical inactivity, complementing Sword’s flagship solution, Sword Thrive, and going beyond MSK to address low pain (vs. high), ongoing care (vs. episodic), and both MSK and comorbidities.
Real results come from real human connection and true habit formation
Most solutions were designed for already active members trend toward a one-size-fits-all model, and therefore struggle to garner engagement and drive results. By using technology to scale the human expertise of Physical Health Specialists - all of whom hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree- Sword Move keeps members engaged through personalized programming, 1:1 guidance and accountability, while simultaneously driving lasting healthy habits and sustainable, tracked results.
Sword Move’s innovative solution is helping members start moving, stay moving, and live pain-free
Sword Move combines data from wearable devices with the expertise of a dedicated Physical Health Specialist to deliver personalized movement plans. Every week, members receive a tailored plan based on their goals, lifestyle, and job function, featuring evidence-based exercises developed by Sword’s clinical team. As members track their progress, they stay connected to their specialist for continuous support, ensuring they’re not just moving, but making progress. Move is designed for all ability levels, including those with comorbidities or previous injuries, and focuses on helping people establish long-term, pain-free habits—especially for those transitioning from inactivity.
“At Sword, we don’t believe in ‘pain management,’ we believe in solving pain, definitely. We do this by either treating it effectively—or by making sure that it won’t happen in the first place through active prevention,” said Virgilio Bento, Founder and CEO, Sword Health. “Approximately 50% of MSK pain results from a lack of physical activity, and 80% of adults do not meet the minimum recommendation of 20-25 minutes a day. This is one of the root causes behind the physical pain epidemic we’re seeing in the world. Sword Move solves this problem by pioneering the new field of Movement Health, enabling a successful and active prevention of MSK conditions by merging the fields of physical therapy and fitness.”
Offering a wide range of content and services focused on delivering health outcomes, Sword Move comprises of five core features: Physical Health Specialists, Wearable Integration, Ongoing Reassessments, and Personalized Movement Plans.
Sword Move Pillars to a Pain Free Life:
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Physical Health Specialist: Every Physical Health Specialist holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and provides members with real human connection, support, best-in-class movement plans, and accountability to help them achieve their goals.
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Wearable Integration: With a complimentary Move wearable or paired Apple Watch, Fitbit, or Wear OS device, members track their progress, activities, step goals, and heart rate. Physical Health Specialists then use this data to inform ongoing program adjustments.
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Tailored Movement Plans: No more guesswork, confusion, or intimidation around where to start. Every week, members get a plan with targeted movements and step goals based on lifestyle, job function, progress, and schedule.
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Clinical Assessment & Insights: Ongoing physical and mental health assessments enable continuous customization by each members dedicated Physical Health Specialist.
Sword Health provides healthcare that evolves with you.
Sword Move arrives on the heels of the massively successful launch of Bloom, the company’s novel solution to address women’s physical health and pelvic issues. Now members can easily move through the Sword continuum of care at any time in their journey. Sword Move, Sword Thrive, and Sword Bloom can be integrated to continuously support member health throughout different stages of their life.
