Flex, a new, comprehensive digital wellness program, puts the power of muscle and joint health in its user’s hands. As a first dollar coverage benefit, Flex can substantially reduce the costs of musculoskeletal (MSK) treatment – traditionally one of the most expensive healthcare categories – while expediting a return to normalcy and work.
Launched in January from Airrosti – the national healthcare group that specializes in outcome-based MSK care – Flex equips users with customized, on-demand exercise programs designed to achieve wellness goals by enhancing mobility and reducing pain. The self-guided app allows users to employ their own MSK digital therapy anytime, anywhere (results can be achieved in just 10 minutes a day) through tailored, independent strategies easily followed on the Flex platform.
Flex not only eliminates time-consuming trips to a physical therapist, it offers employers considerable savings: it is priced at approximately half of its competitors. With 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. experiencing back, shoulder, knee or joint pain, MSK conditions represent more than $400 billion annually in healthcare spending ($600 billion when lost productivity is factored in). For employers, Flex offers immediate and convenient access to MSK solutions that reduce healthcare cost.
This first-of-its-kind virtual platform for MSK issues comes from a proven leader in the healthcare industry. With more than 20 years of clinical expertise, Airrosti has diagnosed and treated more than 1.5 million patient cases across the most common MSK and joint conditions. With a proven track record – 88 percent of patients reported complete injury resolution by the end of their treatment plan – and a nearly perfect Google review rating, Airrosti has funneled its industry-leading MSK knowledge into the innovative app that offers users independence, confidence and on-demand practicality.
“As a leader in MSK care delivery, we’re excited to enter the digital space with Flex, a smarter, more complete solution for musculoskeletal care. Flex defines digital care by combining our proven expertise in conservative treatment with innovative digital tools, offering a low-tech, high-impact program that relieves pain, improves mobility, and delivers better outcomes at a lower cost,” said Dr. Chris Cato, chief population health officer for Airrosti. “Unlike other solutions, Flex introduces manual therapy-based programming, a custom tool kit, and unlimited access for multiple injuries – all at a lower fixed price for employers and health plans.”
As a digital wellness solution, Flex is comprehensive: it precisely evaluates muscle and joint health and delivers individually customized exercise programs designed to provide users a return to normal activity and ultimately a life without pain. Flex flexes considerable app muscles: the app’s simple user-centric design makes it easy to adopt and navigate to maximize member engagement. Included in Flex: FlexCheck (a proprietary assessment function); Flex Kit (a portfolio of essential exercise tools); Tailored Exercises (self-manual therapy, functional movement and strength-building program customized for each user); Health Coach (live guidance and unlimited support from a certified coach); and Health Hub (an immersive, wide-ranging library of helpful wellness and lifestyle content). Flex also offers at-a-glance progress tracking that charts daily advancement toward wellness goals and continuous encouragement as members advance in levels through gamification.
Already a healthcare disruptor when it comes to treated muscle and joint pain, Airrosti has advanced its status in providing effective, at-home MSK wellness and pain management with its rollout of Flex. While users typically will achieve results in weeks, Flex members have unlimited access to head-to-toe therapies for an entire year. This includes tailored exercises for all parts of the body: shoulder, hip, neck, back, hand and wrist, elbow, knee, shin and calf and foot and ankle.
While Airrosti has more than 250 providers in major markets including Texas, Ohio, Virginia and Washington, Flex represents advanced technology that allows for virtual wellness solutions that can be accessed anywhere. For those with chronic MSK issues, Flex offers a beneficial asset in reducing pain and enhancing mobility. MSK conditions (claims for which are typically in the top 3 for employers) cause more lost workdays than any other major health issue – an average of 10 days per affected employee.
Flex’s benefit to employers can be considerable. Member enrollment provides cost-effective management of chronic MSK conditions. For members, Flex represents the promise of effective, next-level wellness and ongoing management of MSK pain. Flex is a digital key to tap-and-go wellness and improved health.
For more information about how Flex can reduce healthcare costs and improve employee well-being, visit flexbyairrosti.com or contact us at FlexAppSupport@airrosti.com.
About Airrosti
Airrosti Rehab Centers (Airrosti) is a national healthcare group that employs and trains skilled providers who specialize in delivering high-quality, outcome-based musculoskeletal care, both in-person and virtually through their digital healthcare solution, Airrosti Remote Recovery (ARR). The company’s strict adherence to quality care standards across its provider network significantly reduces costs and recovery times for patients and can help prevent the need for MRIs, pharmaceuticals, and surgeries. Many patients report experiencing significant improvement in pain, range of motion, and a return to normal activity, often within only 3.2 visits per injury. Independent 3rd-party claims studies consistently prove that Airrosti’s adherence to established clinical guidelines yields a 44% reduction in total cost of care and a 50% reduction in episode length. Airrosti is currently available via telehealth in all 50 states and has over 150+ physical locations across Texas, Virginia, Ohio, and Washington. To learn more, visit flexbyairrosti.com.
