Hinge Health is a virtual physical therapy benefit available as an alternative to traditional physical therapy designed to help you overcome muscle and joint pain. This benefit is open to full-time faculty and staff members, post-doctoral appointees, and ACA-eligible faculty and staff members as well as family members, who are enrolled in a Penn State health plan. For those with qualifying medical conditions, Hinge Health offers personalized exercise therapy crafted by expert physical therapists, combined with innovative technology for real-time feedback. You'll have a dedicated care team, including a Physical Therapist and a Health Coach, accessible right through the convenient Hinge Health app. Hinge Health covers all major muscle groups and joint areas, offering programs for recent injuries, chronic pain, pre- and post-surgery, or simply building healthy habits. This program is 100% covered by Penn State, with zero out-of-pocket expenses.