Strong unions start with healthy members
Sword is the most trusted AI physical therapy solution in the labor market—delivering the highest ROI in the industry, with over 100 labor union clients and 900K+ union members.
MSK Care That Pays Off
More savings. Better care. Stronger labor unions.
Union members put their bodies on the line, but traditional healthcare slows recovery. Sword delivers AI physical therapy without delays—cutting costs, preventing surgeries, and keeping workforces strong.
Leading in Clinical Proof
More patents and clinical studies than any digital MSK provider. FDA-listed devices deliver expert care—no clinic visits needed.
No Missed Work
Members complete therapy anytime, anywhere—no appointments, no travel, no lost wages.
Bigger Savings, Lower Costs
Reduce surgeries, absenteeism, and long-term healthcare expenses with a 3.2x return1 on investment.
Healthcare for Every Member
45% of union members are women2. Sword is the only AI pelvic therapy led by Doctors of Physical Therapy—not health coaches.
Built for Unions at Any Scale
100+ unions and 900K+ members trust Sword—seamless onboarding and easy implementation for groups of any size.
Trusted by the Labor Movement
Exclusive MSK Partner for Leading Labor Alliances:
- The National Labor Alliance of Healthcare Coalitions (NLA)
- Union Labor Advisory Network (ULA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield National Labor Office
- The New York Healthcare Labor Alliance
Proven Savings for Unions
The highest ROI in the industry—guaranteed
When healthcare works smarter, unions save more. Sword delivers the highest independently validated ROI in the industry, ensuring lower costs, fewer surgeries, and healthier members. With a 3.2:1 ROI guarantee1, unions don’t just break even—they come out ahead.
3.2:1 ROI Guarantee
Unions save more than they invest—the highest independently validated ROI in the industry.
50% Fewer Surgeries
Prevent unnecessary procedures and eliminate millions in wasted healthcare costs.3
$3,012 Saved Per Member Per Year
Lower costs, fewer sick days, and a healthier, more productive workforce.4
Care That Delivers
Real outcomes for labor unions
From local labor funds to national coalitions, unions of all sizes see better health, lower costs, and greater productivity with Sword. Hear from labor union leaders who recognized the difference immediately.
Safer pain management
Stopping pain without the risks of opioids
Opioids aren’t the answer to chronic pain. Sword provides union members with proven, non-addictive solutions that reduce pain, improve recovery, and keep workers safe.
MSK pain is the #1 healthcare cost in the U.S.
Nearly 50% of Americans suffer from MSK pain7, and physically demanding jobs put union members at even higher risk.
50% of opioid prescriptions are for MSK pain
Traditional pain management too often leads to addiction, higher medical costs, and lost workdays.8
33% pain reduction in just 4 weeks - without opioids
Sword’s digital physical therapy connects members with real Doctors of Physical Therapy, providing 24/7 access to safe, effective care.
Fewer injuries, faster recovery, lower costs
Union members using Sword experience faster return to work, lower medical costs, and long-term health improvements.
solutions suitcase
Explore our solutions
Thrive
Best-in-class digital physical therapy from the comfort of home
Bloom
The next generation of women's pelvic health care
Move
A whole-body solution designed to address low pain and reduce the risk of injury
On-Call
Access to on-demand clinical pain specialists
Predict
Built to predict and avoid costs of unnecessary surgeries
Atlas
Global access to pain-fighting exercises and education
Academy
The highest-quality physical health education and resources
Privacy and security
Put your members in the safest hands
The security, safety, and privacy of our members has always been our top priority. We are the only provider in our space with HITRUST certification, SOC2 compliance, and FDA-listed medical devices.
Transform healthcare for your union
Partnering with Sword empowers unions to cut costs, reduce surgeries, and keep members healthy—all while delivering the highest ROI in the industry. Let’s build a stronger, more productive workforce together.
Claims and clinical outcomes referenced in this website are relative to the digital health and wellness services provided and not to the medical devices that may support such services.
Footnotes
Study Results on Medical Cost Savings Conducted by Risk Strategies Consulting, June 2024
NWLC calculations using U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Table 1. Union affiliation of employed wage and salary workers by selected characteristics,” (Washington, DC: Jan. 23, 2024)
Surgery Reduction: These figures are based on comparative studies between Sword participants and a control group receiving traditional care.
ROI Explanation: The return on investment (ROI) is calculated as the untruncated gross medical savings ($3,012) divided by program fees ($989) as reported in the study. This calculation is based on the study's specific data.
Sword BoB 2023, of members who enroll in our programs with moderate to severe pain and by the end of the program have only mild or no pain
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 Feb;63:102709. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102709
Americans in Motion: The Total Cost of Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions. Evernorth Health Services, 2022.
Study, Trends in long-term opioid prescribing in primary care patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The Journal of the Association of the International Study of Pain, 2016. LWW
