Muscle and joint claims have doubled in the U.S. in the last decade, and they take up a significant part of employer health care spending.

This type of pain is extremely common, affecting one in two Americans in a given year. In the past year, people who experienced muscle or joint pain missed an average of over eight days of work. That number increases to 13 days of missed work for employees who experienced depression or anxiety related to their injury.

When you offer virtual exercise therapy, you can help break down some of those barriers.

In turn, this can lead to a better outcome for your employees and lower health care costs for your business.

Offering this program can also foster a healthier, more productive work environment. In addition, it can help meet your employees' diverse set of needs, helping to stay competitive. 

Contact your BCBSM sales representative or agent today to learn more about Virtual Muscle and Joint Health.

It’s for anyone who has concerns about their back, hips, knees, neck, shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, feet or ankles — whether the pain is new or has been happening for a while. It’s also for those who are at risk for a muscle or joint condition and seeking whole-body preventive care, or who are preparing for or recovering from surgery. Women with pelvic care needs can also benefit from the program.

The Virtual Muscle and Joint Health Program gives you access to care for pain prevention and management, short-term and long-term pain, pelvic floor strength, and surgery preparation and recovery.

You’ll get dedicated support from a specialized care team and access to health coaches. They’ll develop personalized stretching and exercise sessions to meet your needs. In the app, you’ll also find condition-related education and other resources. Hinge Health will send you all the tools to fully participate, including any technology, workout equipment and a care kit, as needed.

The program is available through the Hinge Health app. When you first sign up, you’ll get an email introducing you to your care team. You can begin your personalized exercises right away. You may also start meeting with your Hinge Health physical therapist and health coach.

To get the most out of the program, log in to the app for 15 minutes three times a week (or more, if you’d like) to complete your exercise therapy. You’ll get up to 12 visits with a Hinge Health physical therapist for exercise therapy. This is in addition to your regular physical therapy benefits.

You and your care team will determine a plan, including the number and frequency of visits, that is best for you. After six visits with a Hinge Health physical therapist, check in with your primary care provider on your progress. This will help make sure you’re getting the appropriate care for your needs.

Your health coach will contact you to keep you on track toward meeting your goals and offer guidance on lifestyle factors to improve your health. Or you can connect with them whenever you have questions or need additional support.