Musculoskeletal Care Programs

Musculoskeletal Care Programs

Last Updated: Friday, October 04, 2024

Highmark’s Virtual Physical Care program powered by Sword is a digital musculoskeletal (MSK) care program for joint or muscle pain or issues related to pelvic health. Sword Health’s mission is to free people from chronic, acute, and post-surgical pain and symptoms associated with pelvic floor disorders. 

 

Virtual Joint Health Program - Thrive by Sword Health

The Virtual Joint Health Program - Thrive by Sword Health helps your patients manage their musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. 

Enrolled members receive:

  • A “digital therapist” which includes a preloaded, secure tablet with the patient’s customized exercise program and 2-5 (depending on the body area) wearable sensors 
  • The sensor-based “digital therapist” technology gives real-time feedback that’s more accurate than human eyes 
  • The program applies to all major joints including lower back, shoulder, neck, elbow, hip, knee, ankle, and wrist

 

To learn more about the program, you can read our provider handout or view the video below.

Provider Handout

Virtual Joint Health Program - Thrive by Sword

  • Overview of the program
  • Eligibility and exclusions
  • What the program means for you, the provider.

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Virtual Pelvic Health Program - Bloom by Sword

The Virtual Pelvis Health Program - Bloom by Sword helps your eligible Highmark patients with pelvic pain, bowel or bladder disorders, issues with intimacy well-being, pregnancy or postpartum, or menopause get relief from their symptoms.

Enrolled members receive:

  • Virtual meeting with a licensed physical therapist (PT) who specializes in pelvic health conditions to design a custom program.
  • After meeting with the PT, members will receive a Bloom kit which includes an insertable pressure-sensing pod.
  • Members will be instructed to download the Sword app on their personal mobile device. Working together, the pressure-sensing pod and Sword app will provide biofeedback as the member does their exercises.

 

To learn more about the program, you can read our provider handout.

Provider Handout

Virtual Pelvic Health Program - Bloom by Sword

  • Overview of the program
  • Eligibility and exclusions
  • What the program means for you, the provider.

Sword Health, Inc. is an independent company that provides wellness services for your patients' health plan. 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.          

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