What is included in the Sword Thrive program?

After you enroll in Sword Thrive, you’ll receive a kit that includes a digital tablet, tablet stand, and a quick guide for getting set up. Your tablet will arrive filled with videos of all your exercises, personally selected for you by your dedicated Physical Therapist (PT). Chat with your PT anytime and access our library or educational resources—all from right within the Sword app.

How long do I have to complete my program?

No two programs are the exact same; your program will be personalized to your health needs as well as your schedule. Our PTs will adjust your program after each session to help you recover effectively, and they will continue to connect with you until you find relief.

Does the program cost me anything?

Thrive is available at no additional cost to you! It is offered as a benefit provided by your employer or health plan. There are no out-of-pocket costs or expensive co-pays—just relief for those who need it.

When can I expect to notice results?

Most Thrive members begin to feel relief from pain and improved mobility within a few weeks. 62% of members report feeling pain free by the end of their program,<sup>1</sup> and our members see up to a 70% reduction in surgery intent.<sup>2</sup> We also hear our members report improvements in other lifestyle factors like sleep, alertness, and energy level!

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Relieve pain from the comfort of home

Thrive is a digital physical therapy solution for back, joint, and muscle pain. All from home.

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Available to you and eligible family members at no additional cost as part of your Hearst-sponsored UnitedHealthcare plan benefits.

Wherever it hurts, we can help

SWORD can help you overcome both chronic and post-surgical pain in the areas where it happens most.

Neck

Overcome whiplash, chronic pain, strains and more.

Shoulder

Treat frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathy, dislocations and more.

Elbow

Soothe tennis elbow and biceps tendinopathy.

Lower back

Get relief from strains, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and more.

Hip

Heal after a hip replacement, treat greater trochanteric pain, bursitis and more.

Wrist

Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy and more.

Hand

Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy and more.

Knee

Recover after a knee replacement, ease arthritis, meniscal tears, patellofemoral pain and more.

Ankle

Remedy fractures, sprains, strains, achilles tendinopathy and more.

How we do it

Everything you need to feel better, faster

Easy to use technology

During your custom sessions, you'll receive real-time feedback so you get the most out of each exercise.

Expert care when you need it

24/7 access to your Doctor of Physical Therapy for expert guidance and care

Personalized programs

Your program will be tailored specifically for you, based on your goals and abilities

Anytime. Anywhere.

On your terms, on your time. Your program is designed to fit into your schedule.

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Solutions

Where pain holds you back, Thrive moves you forward.

Sword can help you overcome both chronic and post-surgical pain in the areas where it happens most.

Low back pain

Shoulder pain

Knee pain

Ankle/Foot pain

Neck pain

Wrist/Hand pain

Hip pain

Elbow pain

Member Stories

From pain to possibility

Hear from members who’ve reclaimed their lives with Thrive – reducing pain, avoiding surgeries, and getting back to what matters most.

Being able to do the sessions anytime with my PT support gave me better and faster results than conventional physical therapy. I am so grateful for my PT and to Sword!
Lee

You have the power to get out of [pain]. It's a very isolating feeling, and this journey has let me be so much more present. I'm excited I get to do this with my kids.
Kelly
Thrive member
Foot pain

I've done a lot of conventional PT, but I love doing it with Sword. The exercises challenge me, and I can feel the evolution.
Adrienne

I battled a shoulder injury for years and even had surgery in 2017 but I was still in pain. With Sword, I am pain free with a full range of movement that I didn’t have before!
Donnie
Shoulder pain

When I went to a clinic, the therapist just explained the exercise and I did it by myself. With Sword, there is constant feedback and the exercises are adapted to my needs.
Maria
Thrive

[Sword] helped me stay away from obesity...and it helped me find my path as a father so my kids have a good role model. Being able to move is a blessing.
Marcelo
Back pain

How to start

Getting started is simple. Here's how.

1. Tell us about yourself
This will help us understand your pain, medical history, lifestyle, and goals.
2. Meet your expert
Your dedicated physical therapist will be your expert, go-to clinician throughout your journey.
3. Receive your kit
We'll send you a kit that will include a tablet and accessories you'll use to perform your therapy.