Virtual Joint Health for Employees

Highmark offers the Sword Health Joint Health Program for members with joint pain and musculoskeletal conditions. See how and why this virtual approach to physical care works.

Clinically proven virtual joint health platform

The Sword Health joint health program takes the stress out of outpatient physical therapy with an at-home option. Data shows that the solution outperforms standard PT by 30%. Sword members:

Report 70% less pain.
Are 64% less likely to consider surgery.
Are 36% less likely to take medication.

Technology helps employees with chronic pain

The Sword Health joint health program uses the latest technology to help people with debilitating pain and physical limitations. The solution includes:

Options for acute, chronic, pre- and post-surgery, and rehabilitation needs.
A secure tablet, preloaded with a member-customized exercise program.
Exercises for lower back, shoulder, neck, elbow, hip, knee, ankle, and/or wrist.
Motion-sensing technology that detects movement and gives real-time feedback on proper form and level of engagement.

Intensive, short-term join health program

The joint health program lasts 8 – 12 weeks, with up to five 20- to 30-minute sessions per week. Sword Health therapists update session content and communicate with members each week, with video consultations at least once a month.

Look to Highmark for joint pain solutions

The Sword Health joint health program is available to individuals aged 13+^*. Talk to a client manager about this option for your employees and their families.

_{Sword Health is an independent company that provides wellness services for Highmark health plans. Sword Health Professionals provides its services through a group of independently owned professional practices consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., Sword Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., and Sword Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.}

*_{Individuals ages 13 – 17 will need to obtain consent from their parent or guardian.}

_{Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns regarding a medical condition and before you begin a wellness program.}