Exercise therapy for women’s pelvic health
Reduce pelvic pain and discomfort — at no additional cost to you — with exercise sessions you can do at home in 15 minutes or less.
If you suffer from a pelvic floor disorder, you probably know what it's like to:
Now you can manage your pelvic pain and other symptoms
What we treat
No matter what stage of life you’re in — from early adulthood to after menopause — we can help with many common issues, including:
Pregnancy & postpartum
Pregnancy and childbirth take a toll on your body. Get help to control — and get relief from — urinary issues, difficulty with bowel movements, and low back, hip, and pelvic pain.
Bladder & bowel disorders
Improve your bladder and bowel control. Stop leaking urine and manage that uncontrollable “gotta go” feeling. Get relief from constipation and bloating, too.
Pelvic organ prolapse
If the pelvic organs slip out of place (known as prolapse), the result is often pelvic pain or pressure. Strengthening the pelvic floor, hip, and lower back muscles can provide relief.
Pelvic pain
Your pelvic floor muscle, like all muscles, can develop pain from stress, injury, and conditions like endometriosis. Exercise therapy, along with other treatments, can provide relief.
Separated abdominal muscles
Pregnancy, childbirth, even injury can stretch your abdominal muscles and lead to pelvic and back pain. Heal and strengthen your core muscles with the right exercise and guidance.
Sexual dysfunction
Many different factors can cause sex to hurt, including pelvic floor disorders. Exercise that targets the pelvic floor muscle, along with other treatments, can help you enjoy sex again.
What people say about the Women’s Pelvic Health Program
Find out how Hinge Health helps change lives.
My Hinge Health PT was the first person to tell me what caused this.
Margaret
Hinge Health member
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FAQs
Is there really no cost to join the women's pelvic health program? How?
Yes! Hinge Health is covered through employers and health insurance plans, so there’s no cost to you. Get care when you need it—without the burden of copays and other hidden costs.
Who is eligible to join? What do I have to do to join?
This program is designed for women and individuals born with vaginal anatomy. It addresses pelvic floor disorders in all stages of life, many of which occur more often during pregnancy, following childbirth, and in menopause. You and your spouse/partner and dependents ages 18+ are eligible to join as long as Hinge Health is covered by your employer or health insurance plan. So first be sure you’re covered.
Second, we’ll ask you to fill out a questionnaire (it takes about 10 minutes). We use your information to create your account and make sure the Women’s Pelvic Health Program is a good fit for you. We may determine you’re not able to join if your questionnaire or insurance information is incomplete, or if you are restricted from or need physical support to exercise.
What's expected of me if I join?
We ask you to commit to 15 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week. You can always do your exercises every day if you like. No matter how many times a week you choose to exercise, we’ll do everything we can to help you stick to your program.
What do I need for my exercise sessions?
You’ll need the Hinge Health app and a comfortable place to exercise (don’t worry if it’s not the ideal space. It only needs to be practical). For some exercises you may need to use a chair or lean against a wall for support. When you open the app to begin your exercise session, we’ll let you know what equipment you’ll need.
What are pelvic floor disorders?
Pelvic floor disorders occur when the pelvic muscles and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs are weakened or injured. Pelvic organ prolapse, bladder control problems (e.g., urinary incontinence), bowel control problems (e.g., fecal incontinence), and pain during intercourse are among the most common disorders. They can occur at any age but are most common during certain life stages, such as pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
How prevalent are pelvic floor disorders?
One in four women has a pelvic floor disorder (e.g., urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse). And the prevalence increases with age: pelvic floor disorders impact nearly 10% percent of women aged 20 to 39 years, about 26% percent of women aged 40 to 59 years, around 37% percent of women aged 60 to 79 years, and 50% percent of women 80 or older⁵.