Hinge Health Launches Enhancements to Women’s Pelvic Health Program

Hinge Health, a prominent player in helping individuals overcome musculoskeletal pain, has announced significant enhancements to its Women’s Pelvic Health Program, introduced in 2022. In addition to the comprehensive care already provided by the company’s physical therapists and board-certified women’s health coaches, the program now includes guided breathing and meditation, along with a software-connected pelvic floor training device for tracking kegel exercises and providing real-time biofeedback on strengthening progress. The Women’s Pelvic Health Program has experienced significant adoption and effectiveness, with over 15,000 participants enrolling since its launch in May 2023. An internal analysis revealed that participants experienced substantial improvements in pelvic health conditions over a 12-week period. These improvements included an average pain reduction of 63%, a 57% average decrease in symptoms, and a 55% average reduction in surgery intent. Furthermore, there were significant improvements in mental health outcomes, with 40% fewer participants screening positive for anxiety. Additionally, higher work productivity was reported during the 12-week period. Inessa Lurye, Head of Women’s Health at Hinge Health, highlighted the importance of addressing pelvic conditions and the significance of offering comprehensive care for women.

The enhancements to the program include new pelvic floor training including specialized exercise guidance with Perifit’s software-connected pelvic floor trainer device. It provides real-time biofeedback on pelvic floor strengthening progress, ensuring that kegel exercises are performed correctly. This device is available at no additional cost to eligible Hinge Health members. Additionally members now have access to breathing guidance which incorporates a new breathing and meditation experience aims to reduce stress, anxiety, and muscle tension, all of which can help address pelvic health symptoms. This guided meditation has shown potential benefits in reducing urinary incontinence symptoms, easing menopause symptoms, and reducing pelvic pain and discomfort.

Hinge Health’s Pelvic Health Program is designed to offer personalized care for women at all stages of life, addressing a range of pelvic floor disorders, including pregnancy and postpartum issues, bladder control, pelvic pain, and pelvic strength. The program includes tailored exercise therapy, educational content, guided breathing exercises, and support from a care team comprising pelvic health physical therapists and board-certified women’s health coaches.

Hinge Health is a leading digital clinic and offers a personalized program aimed at reducing pain and improving individuals’ musculoskeletal health. The programs provide users with unlimited exercises and stretches specifically tailored to their needs, goals, and abilities. These exercises are developed by physical therapists to ensure effectiveness. Users also benefit from an expert care team that includes a qualified health coach and physical therapist. This team provides dedicated one-on-one support, allowing users to connect via text, email, phone calls, or video chats. Users can ask questions, set goals, and receive guidance from these healthcare professionals. Additionally, the Hinge Health app offers convenient exercise sessions that can be completed anytime and anywhere. The exercises are designed to be time-efficient, with most taking about 15 minutes or less to complete. This flexibility and personalized approach make it easier for individuals to manage their musculoskeletal health and work towards pain reduction and improved well-being. Focused programs include neck and upper back, shoulders, elbows/forearms/wrists/hands, lower back and hips, pelvic region, thighs and knees, shins and calves, and ankles and feet. The company has over 400,000 members who use the service.