Sword Clinical Studies
Sword Health is clinical. We publish research studies, randomized control trials, and peer-reviewed research about musculoskeletal issues and physical therapy because good science is key to our freeing 2 billion people from pain.
![Clinical Study: Digital vs conventional physiotherapy for chronic shoulder pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FJMIR_aa4895babd%2FJMIR_aa4895babd.png&w=3840&q=75)
September 1, 2023
Comparing Digital to Conventional Physical Therapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial
See how Sword’s digital physical therapy program for chronic shoulder pain can promote the same levels of recovery as the highest-quality in-person PT.
![Clinical Study: Digital vs conventional physiotherapy for chronic shoulder pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FJMIR_aa4895babd%2FJMIR_aa4895babd.png&w=3840&q=75)
August 22, 2023
Managing Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults through a Digital Care Solution: A Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Clinical Study
Read the paper to see why Sword programs get higher engagement among older adults compared to their younger counterparts.
![Clinical Study: Nature Digital Medicine clinical study](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FNPJ_digital_medicine_5370f6ee98%2FNPJ_digital_medicine_5370f6ee98.png&w=3840&q=75)
July 13, 2023
Digital Care Program versus Conventional Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: Randomized Controlled Study
Read the clinical study to find out that digital interventions are as viable and effective as in-person care while offering more flexibility and convenience.
![Clinical Study: Digital vs conventional physiotherapy for chronic shoulder pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FJMIR_aa4895babd%2FJMIR_aa4895babd.png&w=3840&q=75)
March 16, 2023
Engagement and Utilization of a Complete Remote Digital Care Program for MSK Pain Management in Urban and Rural Areas Across the US: Longitudinal Cohort Study
Understand the impact of urban or rural residency on engagement and clinical outcomes after a multimodal digital care program for MSK pain.
![Clinical Study: Digital rehabilitation for acute low back pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FDovepress_a2c7019a88%2FDovepress_a2c7019a88.png&w=3840&q=75)
January 5, 2023
Sleep Disturbance in Musculoskeletal Conditions: Impact of a Digital Care Program
Read about the impact on pain-related sleep impairment after a 12-week remote multimodal digital care program (DCP) for MSK conditions.
![Clinical Study: Impact on productivity impairment of a digital care program for chronic low back pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FScience_Direct_011b3dd47d%2FScience_Direct_011b3dd47d.png&w=3840&q=75)
December 11, 2022
Impact on Productivity Impairment of a Digital Care Program for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
See how Sword can drive meaningful improvements in productivity and mental health while addressing pain.
![Clinical Study: Digital care programs for chronic hip pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FHealthcare_3653f9e94e%2FHealthcare_3653f9e94e.png&w=3840&q=75)
November 23, 2022
Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of a Remote Digital Musculoskeletal Program: An Ad Hoc Analysis From a Longitudinal Study With a Non-Participant Comparison Group
See how Sword can drive meaningful and sustained (or long-lasting) improvements on pain and disability.
![Clinical Study: Digital vs conventional physiotherapy for chronic shoulder pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FJMIR_aa4895babd%2FJMIR_aa4895babd.png&w=3840&q=75)
October 31, 2022
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Outcomes of a 12-Week Digital Rehabilitation Program for MSK Pain: Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
Evaluate racial and ethnic differences in a completely remote, digital care program for MSK pain in this first-of-its kind study.
![Clinical Study: Digital rehabilitation for hand and wrist pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FIASP_18a47e01e4%2FIASP_18a47e01e4.png&w=3840&q=75)
September 1, 2022
Digital Rehabilitation for Hand and Wrist Pain: A Single-Arm Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
Read the first study showing the feasibility of camera-based feedback for Sword Health’s wrist and hand pain treatment program.
![Clinical Study: Digital care programs for chronic hip pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FHealthcare_3653f9e94e%2FHealthcare_3653f9e94e.png&w=3840&q=75)
August 22, 2022
Digital Care Programs for Chronic Hip Pain: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
See how Sword Health’s digital care program promotes meaningful improvements in pain, mental health, and productivity.
![Clinical Study: Digital rehabilitation for elbow pain musculoskeletal conditions](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FERPH_d9523f7d2f%2FERPH_d9523f7d2f.png&w=3840&q=75)
July 27, 2022
Digital Rehabilitation for Elbow Pain Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
See why Sword was the first to report successful management of elbow musculoskeletal conditions.
![Clinical Study: Digital vs conventional physiotherapy for chronic shoulder pain](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge-content-cdn.swordhealth.com%2FJMIR_aa4895babd%2FJMIR_aa4895babd.png&w=3840&q=75)
July 25, 2022
Impacts of Digital Care Programs for MSK Conditions on Depression/Work Productivity: Longitudinal Cohort Study
Read the first study to show that a digital MSK care program is helpful for patients with moderate to severe mental health comorbidities.
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