Hinge Health’s Post

Earlier this year, we announced Hinge Health Global (https://lnkd.in/gCEj_cmz), a solution to enable multinational employers to provide personalized digital musculoskeletal care worldwide, through a single platform. As the prevalence of MSK conditions continues to rise globally, so does the urgency for effective, accessible, and equitable care solutions. Our Chief Medical Officer, Jeffrey Krauss, MD, published a piece in MedCity news on the opportunity for digital care to address this growing global issue affecting more than 1.7 billion people. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWEVJMaA

When you think of pelvic floor exercises, do you automatically think of kegels? There are so many myths and misconception about kegels and their role in pelvic floor therapy that we dedicated a whole episode of our new podcast to them. Listen to our latest episode of Taking the Floor as physical therapists and co-hosts Kandis B Daroski and Bijal Toprani, PT, DPT tackle all things kegels: Is there a magic number everyone should do? Are they a pelvic symptom cure-all? (Spoiler: No!). Check out the show here: https://lnkd.in/ek7nk_p7 Read more about the show and our goal of providing better support and community for women living with pelvic health conditions in our Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/g-3PzffA

Our research experts are set to present at AcademyHealth's 2024 Annual Research Meeting at the Baltimore Convention Center next week! Join us to learn about our recent findings on the effectiveness of digital musculoskeletal care, including its impact on reducing chronic pain, avoiding unnecessary surgeries, and minimizing reliance on addictive medications. If you're attending, don't miss these poster sessions from our top-notch research team. More 👇 📅 Sunday, June 30 (8:00 AM - 9:15 AM EDT) Poster: Spinal Fusion Surgery Use among Adults with Low Back Pain Enrolled in a Digital Musculoskeletal Program: An Observational Study (https://lnkd.in/gBGc9Kjm) Presenting Author: Sandhya Yadav , PhD, MHA, BDS Poster: Use of Imaging for Back Pain Patients Enrolled in a Digital Musculoskeletal Care Program (https://lnkd.in/gyk9ftUx) Presenting Author: Louie Lu Poster: Effectiveness of Hybrid Form Impulse Technology (HFIT) Compared to Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Patients with Chronic Low Back and Knee Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study (https://lnkd.in/gnnWupPE) Presenting Author: Mindy Hong, PhD, MSPH 📅 Monday, July 1 (5:00 PM - 6:15 PM EDT) Poster: Trends in Prescription Opioid Use Among Commercially Insured Adults with Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in 2018-2021 (https://lnkd.in/gEUBekhb) Presenting Author: Louie Lu You can learn more about the AcademyHealth event and view the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gas4Qw38 See you there! #ARM24

Taking the Floor — a new podcast for Hinge Health members — is now live! Join our pelvic floor physical therapists as they dive deep into the stories of Hinge Health members. They also share practical tips for better pelvic health, covering topics like kegels, pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and more. Episodes of ‘Taking the Floor’ are available in the Hinge Health app library and on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/gcgj_XP4). Tune in now to learn, laugh, and take charge of your pelvic health journey with us. Read more about the show in our Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/g-3PzffA #PelvicHealth #HingeHealth

June is Men’s Health Month, an observance focused on raising awareness about the health challenges men face and the importance of preventive care. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a common issue among men, often resulting from injuries, arthritis, and stress. Movement is the best medicine for chronic pain - it's also one of the most important things men can do to protect themselves from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Check out our new Learning Center article on chronic pain in men, with insights from Hinge Health physical therapists on how to find relief: https://lnkd.in/g_KqGUt5

With the CDC projecting that over 25% of the total adult population in the US will have MD-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2040, chronic MSK conditions are set to be frequent and costly—especially for Medicare members. Read our newest claims analysis of adults aged 65+ and find out how to save $3,289 per member per year. Download the report to get the full details: https://lnkd.in/gVz4Kdwc