We're making the case for preventive MSK. TLDR:
Introducing movr Relief. A scalable, personalized, and cost-effective approach to preventive MSK.
1 in 3 acute MSK conditions are preventable, meaning early interventions can significantly reduce healthcare costs and employee downtime.
We are looking for partners to disrupt the status quo and demonstrate that a preventative approach to MSK will benefit their bottom line.
The need for Personalized Self Care
We have normalized the fact that our health, wellness and medical systems wait to provide exercise interventions for individuals who are already far down the pain acuity spectrum. This contributes to a musculoskeletal (MSK) epidemic that affects 2 billion people worldwide and drives upwards of $980 billion in annual costs.
This, while 1 in 3 of these acute MSK conditions are preventable if the right movement interventions are offered (Sword Health).
The need for effective, preventive self-care solutions has never been more pressing, as empowering individuals to manage their own discomfort can lead to significant long-term benefits for individuals, employers and insurers alike.
Our Approach: movr Relief
Our approach to preventive MSK health puts the power back into an individual's hands, anywhere they are. movr Relief, our latest solution, is designed to empower end-users to self-identify their discomfort and range of motion, and immediately access corrective exercise protocols within a seamless user experience. By enabling users to report associated ranges of motion and receive tailored exercise recommendations, Relief provides the personalized self-care we should all have access to when experiencing muscle-related aches and pains.
The Monetary Argument for Preventive MSK Interventions
Evidence shows that early interventions for MSK dysfunction can significantly reduce both healthcare costs and employee downtime. A comprehensive review of workplace wellness programs by the American Journal of Health Promotion showed that a return on investment (ROI) of $3.27 for every dollar spent on being proactive. Specific to MSK, we've found several case studies that underscore the efficacy of preventive programs.
Examples include:
Johnson & Johnson's "Live for Life" program includes physical fitness activities, ergonomic assessments, and wellness coaching focused on preventing MSK issues.
The program has reported an estimated ROI of $2.71 for every dollar spent on the initiative, by reducing healthcare costs associated with MSK injuries. The company saves millions annually.
Ford Motor Company implemented an onsite ergonomics program.
This resulted in a 70% decrease in repetitive strain injuries and annual savings of $1 million in healthcare and workers' compensation costs.
Kaiser Permanente ran an early intervention initiative that created access to onsite physical therapy and wellness programs for employees.
It reduced surgeries by over 30%, saving the organization more than $2 million annually.
Proctor & Gamble launched a workplace ergonomics program that included assessments, equipment adjustments, and training.
The program led to a 60% reduction in musculoskeletal claims and saved the company roughly $2 million in healthcare and claims costs over five years.
These examples clearly illustrate how early stage interventions can impact savings when employers invest in proactive MSK assessments and interventions. This benefits the individual employee's well-being while providing cost savings for the company or insurers.
What’s slowing preventive care?
So why don’t we all have access to these early stage interventions? For one, the companies named above are enterprise sized operations with budgets to deploy these programs. Market wide barriers to programs like the above include administrative burden, upfront costs, inconsistent hardware experiences, skilled staff variability, budget limitations, uncertain outcomes and the headaches associated with the actual implementation of on-site workplace programs. Prioritizing, communicating the value, and scaling programs that deliver a high degree of personalization is a consistent challenge for groups ready to take action. movr Relief addresses these challenges.
Preventive Care and the Bottom Line
movr Relief directly resolves the challenges associated with scaling and personalizing a proactive approach to MSK dysfunction. The above examples demonstrate preventive programs can directly reduce claim spend. By not implementing a preventive MSK solution, employers and insurers are leaving cost-savings on the table.
A digital first approach to preventive MSK care is a new in the market, creating adoption hesitation. movr has created a low cost and simple to implement solution that allows partners to discover what we know: committing to preventive MSK will save them money. If you’re like us and believe there is a better way to mitigate downstream acuity events, we’d love to hear from you and discuss empowering your member population while measuring the impact on health outcomes, inclusive of cost savings.
The Future of Workplace Wellness
MSK disorders remain a leading cause of disability, contributing to the need for scalable and effective preventive health solutions. Innovative approaches to self-care represent a key pillar of the future of preventive MSK health. Our platform is designed to be scalable and digital-first, making it accessible for a wide range of organizations and individuals. With the option to integrate via web or mobile SDK, or utilize movr as a standalone service, Relief offers an adaptable program, simpler path to deployment, and more affordable price point than traditional MSK care programs.
Call to Action
If you are tired of the same old strategies to address MSK (wait and see), try movr Relief today and explore how our personalized self-care solutions can benefit your body (and organization).
About movr
movr is a digital MSK & movement health solution, working with leaders in digital health by integrating smart assessments and personalized exercise solutions into existing health & wellness platforms.
movr's research-backed approach has been validated through over half a million movement assessments and personalized exercise recommendations.
To learn more, visit our website or contact us.
