New Clinical Studies Demonstrate that Sword Health Improves

NO-HEADQUARTERS, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NO HEADQUARTERS – Sword Health, the world’s fastest growing provider of digital care solutions for muscle, joint and pelvic pain, today announced two new studies that are the first to demonstrate that digital care programs can reduce pain and increase access to treatment for historically underserved patient populations, helping to advance health equity for all. 

Muscle and joint  pain disproportionately affect people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds through higher disease burden. Historically-underserved patients report greater rates of chronic pain, and less access to care, due to lack of services in their communities. Access to healthcare is also a challenge for people living in rural areas, with fewer opportunities for in-person physical therapy and limited access to public transportation. 

“We are encouraged by these two new studies which demonstrate that Sword Health improves clinical outcomes for all patients in muscle asnd joint pain, regardless of their race or zip code. We remain committed to removing barriers to access high-quality healthcare and serving underserved communities with our digital care solutions.” said Dr. Vijay Yanamadala, Chief Medical Officer, Sword Health. 


Clinical studies conclusions

 Study #1 - Racial and Ethnic Differences in Outcomes

In the first study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, patients were organized by self-reported racial and ethnic groups. Their engagement and outcomes were measured after 12 weeks, compared to baseline.


  • 6,949 patients completed the program, representative of the U.S. population: 65.5% non-Hispanic White; 10.8% Black; 9.7% Asian; 9.2% Hispanic; and 4.8% Other. 
  • All groups reported high engagement and satisfaction, with Black and Hispanic backgrounds ranking highest in satisfaction. 


At the beginning, individuals with Black and Hispanic backgrounds reported the highest levels of pain and willingness to undergo surgery, as well as lower work productivity and impact on daily activities.  After 12 weeks with the program, all racial and ethnic groups showed significant improvements across all outcomes, with groups with Black and Hispanic backgrounds reporting the greatest improvements in clinical outcomes.

 Study #2 - Engagement in Rural and Urban Areas

In the second study, published recently in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, researchers assessed the impact of urban versus rural residence on patient engagement and clinical outcomes with Sword Health. 

  • Both rural and urban individuals presented high rates of satisfaction and engagement as well as improvements in pain reduction, mental health and work productivity . Notably, individuals from rural areas were more likely to complete the program. 


“Four in 10 Americans identify as non-white* and one in five live in a rural area**. That translates to over 100 millions of people who suffer from less access to high-quality care,” said Dr. Ashley Bass, a trained physical therapist and Health Equity and Inclusion Specialist at Sword Health. “While these two studies underscore that stark reality, they also offer hope. We can close the health equity gap in this country by enabling patients access to digital care programs like Sword.” 

Sword Health is the most clinically rigorous digital care provider for muscle and joint pain, through which 100 percent of clinical care is provided by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The company also ensures that all its providers are trained in diversity, equity and inclusion, and licensed to practice in all 50 states.  

For more information on Sword Health’s programs, visit www.swordhealth.com. For more information on the study, visit the Journal of Medical Internet Research.  


About Sword Health

Sword Health, the world’s fastest growing digital musculoskeletal (MSK) company, believes in the power of people to recover at home, without resorting to imaging, surgeries or opioids. As the first digital solution to pair its members with a licensed physical therapist and the Digital Therapist, Sword delivers a clinically-proven, personalized treatment plan that is easier, more effective and less expensive than the traditional gold standard of care. Now, Sword has expanded into new categories, as part of its mission to free two billion people from pain.  Earlier this year it launched Bloom, the first digital pelvic health therapy solution designed to treat the 1 in 4 women who suffer from a pelvic health condition. As of November 2022, Sword is now pioneering a new category of movement health, which combines the focused approach of physical therapy with the whole body appeal of fitness. Every Sword solution leverages technology and human expertise to deliver better engagement and outcomes than traditional healthcare methods. Since entering the market in 2020, Sword Health has worked with insurers, health systems, and employers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia to make high quality musculoskeletal care, and beyond, accessible to everyone.


*U.S. Census Data, 2019

**U.S. Census Data, 2017



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