
Sword Health and Costco Health Solutions Partner on Digital Physical Therapy and Lifestyle Solutions
Sword Health, a pioneer in end-to-end pain management solutions, and Costco Health Solutions (CHS), Costco’s pharmacy benefits division, have joined forces to enhance the well-being of their members. Together, they are championing the adoption of innovative alternatives for pain relief, including Sword Health’s digital physical therapy platform and Sword Move program.
Sword’s digital physical therapy platform uses Advanced Motion Sensors in wearables to detect precise movements during sessions. The Digital Therapist uses this data to offer real-time feedback and adjustments. The system provides access to advanced clinical data analysis and a dashboard and physical therapists (PTs) connect with members frequently, adjusting programs after each session. This approach has been proven to outperform high-intensity in-person PT sessions. Since the year 2020, Sword Health members have collectively completed 27 million minutes of physical therapy. One of the primary benefits of Sword’s approach is the freedom it gives members to complete their therapy sessions from anywhere, eliminating the need for million trips to in-person rehabilitation clinics. In clinical studies, Sword Health has demonstrated that 62% of members experience freedom from pain, 50% of members no longer screen positive for anxiety, and 68% of members report a significant boost in productivity.
Virgilio Bento, the visionary Founder & CEO of Sword Health, emphasizes the transformative nature of this partnership, stating, “This partnership shows how two disruptive companies can work together to encourage positive lifestyle changes. This is a testament to the impact and results of our platform in treating pain, promoting health, and reducing healthcare costs.”