I had no idea this kind of physical therapy support might be available through an insurance benefit until I used Hinge Health during recovery from wrist surgery. This is my own, unsponsored experience, including a real guided session I filmed on day 32 after surgery.
Why I tried it
As a certified personal trainer, I know how much movement matters. Surgery recovery was different. I wanted a physical therapist’s guidance on what was appropriate for my wrist and when to progress, instead of assuming my training background would answer those questions.
Hinge Health gave me guided sessions I could do at home, plus a way to reach a PT by message and meet virtually. The app’s movement feedback is a useful prompt during exercises, but the human clinician is the part I valued most. Hinge Health describes its exercise sessions as combining motion tracking with PT oversight; the exact care available depends on a member’s program.
Watch a real wrist rehab session
In this episode of The Comeback Project, I show one of my Hinge Health sessions and talk through my experience at day 32 after surgery. It is a snapshot of my recovery, not a routine for someone else to copy.
Watch the episode on YouTube if the player does not load here.
What I liked, and what to keep in mind
The combination of short, repeatable sessions and access to a PT made the app more useful to me than a list of exercises alone. I could fit the guided work into my day and ask a professional when I had a question. I was also surprised to learn that my insurance benefit included this support.
That does not mean every plan covers the same services. Hinge Health says eligibility and cost depend on participating employers and health plans, and in-person care may have different coverage. Check your own benefits before assuming it will be free.
Would I recommend looking into it?
Yes, if you have access to the program and want to explore guided home exercises with professional support. My experience was positive, especially because I could connect the daily work with PT guidance. It is still one person’s experience, not a promise of a particular recovery result.
If you are recovering from surgery, ask your surgeon or rehabilitation clinician which movements and timing are right for you before starting app exercises. Hinge Health’s own safety information says to follow your doctor’s instructions for your condition. The video shows what I did; it is not medical advice or a substitute for your care plan.
Sources and product information
- Hinge Health: virtual and in-person care (PT messaging, video visits and coverage details).
- Hinge Health: exercise therapy (guided sessions and movement feedback).
- Hinge Health user manual (intended use and safety information).
Review based on my personal use. I was not paid by Hinge Health for this review. Illustrations on this page are conceptual; the embedded video shows my actual session.
