Reduce MSK Costs Before They Escalate

Movement for Work helps employers lower musculoskeletal (MSK) care costs through early access, evidence-based treatment, and guided recovery support.

• 80%+ of MSK absences happen outside your claims data, creating costs you are paying for but cannot see. 1
• $47K is the average workers’ compensation claim cost, with costs continuing to rise. 2
• $26K to $150K+ is the typical cost range of a single MSK surgery. 3

See how early intervention reduces MSK costs.

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Why MSK Costs Rise

Most high-cost MSK claims do not start with a major injury. They start when early symptoms go untreated and employees delay care.

That delay often leads to more imaging, more procedures, longer recovery timelines, and higher overall costs.

A Smarter MSK Strategy for Employers

Movement for Life Physical Therapy partners directly with employers through our Movement for Work Program to help employees access the right care earlier and avoid unnecessary downstream costs.

Our approach includes:

• Early access in hours or days, not weeks
• Conservative, evidence-based treatment
• Onsite and near-site access options
• Structured support from first symptom through recovery

The result:

• Lower total cost of care
• Fewer unnecessary surgeries and procedures
• Faster return to work and fewer missed workdays
• Better employee experience
• Improved workforce productivity

Why Employers Partner With Us

Your health plan pays for point-of-claim care. We deliver point-of-symptom care. Different moment. Different math.

Employees can be seen within 24 to 48 hours, helping reduce delays that drive higher costs and slower recovery.

Better Workforce Outcomes

Our model supports faster recovery, fewer downstream services, and a better care experience for employees.

Proven Results

Our employer partnerships have delivered measurable outcomes, including:

• 676% ROI with a national food manufacturer
• 93 employees diverted from external medical care
• 66% reduction in workers’ compensation mod rate for The Washington Ballet
• 13.4% reduction in paid MSK claims for a hospitality employer

How a Partnership With Us Works

We listen to your pain points first. Then, we build programs around your workforce and business goals, with support across both employer health plans and workers’ compensation programs.

Partnership options may include:

• Direct-to-employer contracting
• Early access MSK pathway
• Onsite or near-site care
• Rapid triage and evaluation
• Reporting on outcomes and cost impact
• Support to accelerate time to care and safe return to work

This approach helps employers reduce claim duration, improve employee recovery, and make MSK spend more effective across the board.

Ready to Reduce MSK Costs?

If you are looking to reduce healthcare spend, improve employee recovery, and prevent avoidable MSK claims, let’s talk.

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