Physical Therapy Clinical Studies & Outcomes

Peer-reviewed clinical studies about our online exercise therapy program.

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Claims-based ROI analysis for Fully Insured Companies

We have published our fifth claims-based ROI analysis, validated by Gallagher, further solidifying our commitment to reducing MSK claims.

Jun 6, 2025

Acute Pain Reduction Clinical Studies

In two studies conducted with researchers from University of California, San Francisco and University of Rhode Island, Hinge Health’s approach to acute care has been proven to reduce pain and help par...

Dec 16, 2024

Enso vs a Traditional TENS Randomized Control Study

In trial of 325 participants, those who used Hinge Health’s Enso combined with exercise therapy were more likely to achieve meaningful pain reduction at 4 weeks than those who did exercise therapy alo...

Oct 22, 2024

Spinal Fusion Surgery Observational Study

In a study of 6,848 participants with lower back pain, 56% fewer Hinge Health members underwent spine surgery than patients who got usual care at 12 months.

Jul 24, 2024

2024 Medicare Cost and Utilization Study

Hinge Health demonstrated a 3.3x ROI and cost savings of $3,289 per member per year for Medicare Fee for Service beneficiaries according to a claims analysis using a control-matched methodology indepe...

May 7, 2024

Digital Musculoskeletal Program Is Associated With Decreased Joint Replacement Rates

Adults with osteoarthritis who took part in a digital musculoskeletal program had lower rates of knee and hip arthroplasty at 12 months vs those using traditional care.

Nov 1, 2023

Opioid Initiation Within One Year After Starting a Digital Musculoskeletal (MSK) Program

An Observational, Longitudinal Study with Comparison Group

Jul 27, 2023

Manufacturing and Services Industries Medical Claims ROI Study

Hinge Health conducted a cost study about the impact of the Hinge Health chronic pain program on medical care costs and utilization for the manufacturing and services industry.

Mar 29, 2023

Chronic Pain Prevention Study

This observational study examined whether chronic pain was more likely to be prevented in digital acute MSK programs.

Nov 29, 2022

Surgery Feasibility Study

A study of 53 people who recently had knee surgery showed that Hinge Health members reported fewer complications & shorter hospital stays.

Sep 19, 2022

Medicare Cost & Utilization

Third-party analysis showed a 2.7x ROI for Medicare driven by reductions in medical-service use and annual healthcare savings.

Aug 9, 2022

Acute Pain Study

Participants achieved 73% pain reduction and meaningful functional improvement.