Hinge Health

Hinge Health is a digital musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic that provides care for joint and muscle pain through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Daniel Perez and Gabriel Mecklenburg, two PhD students in medical sciences, the company combines clinical expertise with technology to deliver personalised exercise therapy, virtual physical therapy and pelvic floor care. Its stated aim is to help members avoid unnecessary surgeries and reduce opioid use by offering evidence-based intervention without in-person appointments, long waits or high copays.

The service reaches more than 25 million members and is offered through over 1,200 employer and health plan customers. Musculoskeletal conditions affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and the company positions its care around the individual rather than the healthcare system, prioritising convenience, accessibility and quality.

Technical work at the company spans computer vision motion tracking, used to follow patient movement during exercise therapy and virtual physical therapy; AI-powered care assistants that support personalised care delivery; wearable medical devices, including the proprietary Enso; and mobile health technology underpinning the digital MSK clinic app. Relevant fields include digital health, computer vision, artificial intelligence and wearable devices.

The company operates in the healthcare and digital health sectors, with particular focus on musculoskeletal care, physical therapy and employer benefits and health plans.