Fall Wellness Opportunities from Hinge Health

With a new academic year in full swing, now is a great time to evaluate your personal wellness. Through access to free, virtual physical therapy and more, WFU partner Hinge Health offers specialized, personalized care designed to improve mobility, recover from injuries, and prepare for surgery. 

Hinge recently released its fall class schedule, offering opportunities to maximize daily moments for regular movement to lessen strain on your body, as well as how to care for yourself as your body undergoes changes. Classes are open to all WFU staff and faculty. 

“The Benefits team is very pleased to partner with Hinge Health and bring these courses to faculty and staff,” says Shannon Araya, Director of Absence and Benefits. “It’s such a demanding time of year for all of us across campus. Having access to these valuable resources can help improve health outcomes and overall wellbeing for our Wake Forest community..”

Below, review and register for the courses that interest you and meet your needs. You can also visit the Hinge Health website to learn about its full suite of services and begin tailored treatment.

WFU Fall Schedule of Classes

• 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 — Menopause and Joint Pain: Tips from Expert PTs: As your body transitions toward menopause, stiffness in your fingers and pain in your knees may be linked to hormonal changes. Learn tips from expert physical therapists to help you manage this transition period and get back to feeling like yourself.
• 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 — Mental Health and Movement: Discuss what pain is, why it occurs, and how movement using exercise therapy can help improve your overall mental and emotional wellbeing.
• 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 — Arthritis: Making Movement Your Ally, Not Your Enemy: Dive into the science of arthritis and how you can use movement to manage your pain. Review myths around arthritis, the latest research around managing pain, and simple, gentle exercises that work with your body, not against it.