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Introducing Hinge Health: Your new benefit to help reduce joint and muscle pain

Starting on July 1, 2025 you will have access to Hinge Health. With Hinge Health, members enrolled in University of Delaware health coverage can get virtual exercise therapy and more at no additional cost to you. Help reduce everyday joint and muscle aches, recover from an injury, improve your mobility and strength/relieve pelvic pain and discomfort.

Partner with real people who are dedicated to helping you feel your best with personalized care that includes:

A care plan designed for your everyday activities and long-term goals — and to treat multiple areas of your body at once
Exercise therapy sessions you can do in as little as 15 minutes — anytime, anywhere with the Hinge Health app
1-on-1 support from a physical therapist or health coach to tailor your sessions as needed and help you reach your goals
Instant feedback during your exercise sessions with precise motion tracking — to improve your form and build confidence

Hinge Health Overview Video >

Additional Muskuloskeletal Resources

UD Exercise Counseling

Exercise counseling is beneficial for anyone looking to start, improve, or maintain their current physical activity routine. Clinical exercise physiologists can help clients prevent or manage chronic health conditions, weight, stress and/or anxiety.

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Options for counseling include:

Option 1: Individuals with chronic health conditions may now qualify for our supervised exercise program, this includes an initial fitness screening followed by 25 FREE exercise sessions in our fitness center at the Tower at STAR, the program is supervised by Clinical Exercise Physiologists with students in training. After your initial sessions, you will be given the option to opt into a pay for fee service (monthly charge of $40.00) and continue with us, or to discontinue your participation. Chronic health conditions that would qualify are listed below:

Cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure alone would not qualify)
Pulmonary disease (no supplemental oxygen)
Type I or II Diabetes (pre-diabetes alone would not qualify)
Recent Stroke
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
Parkinson’s disease
Long Covid diagnosis

Option 2: Individuals who do not qualify for the first option can participate in 6 visits with our team. These visits include a comprehensive health and fitness evaluation (visit 1) and 5 exercise sessions in our clinic where our team will develop an exercise program for you and coach you through it. This option is $100.00 total for all 6 sessions.

Visit our website

To schedule an appointment with a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, contact exerciseconsult@udel.edu or (302) 831-0940.

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UD Physical Therapy

The Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic is the State’s premier outpatient clinic offering a full slate of professional physical therapy services (Sports, Orthopedics, Neurologic, Geriatric, Vestibular, Concussion) and provides a unique environment where physical therapists, students and researchers work together to implement cutting-edge treatment to patients from the University and the surrounding communities.

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Visit our website

Please call 302-831-3000 to schedule an appointment. Open hours for appointments are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. We accept most insurances.

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UD Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation provides a wide range of fitness options for employees, retirees and their families. Group fitness classes, include Cycle, Pilates, Barre, Yoga, BODYPUMP, and HIIT, catering to different preferences and fitness levels. If you're looking for personalized guidance, personal training sessions are available for either 30 or 60 minutes to help you achieve your fitness goals.

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Carpenter Sports Building (CSB) Access

University of Delaware employees and retirees can access UD’s main recreation facility by swiping their UDID during operating hours. The CSB or “Lil Bob” houses a three-floor fitness center, indoor pool, rock wall, CrossFit space, workout studios, racquetball courts, employee locker rooms, employee fitness space, gymnasiums line for volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, badminton and pickleball. Learn more about the CSB on the Delaware Campus Recreation website.

Campus Recreation Fitness Package (CRFP)

For $75 per program year (or 75 wellness dollars), University of Delaware employees and retirees with valid UDID may purchase a CRFP for access to the following benefits:

No-cost Campus Recreation fitness classes. Must register online at recreation.udel.edu, discounted price will show in cart.
Discount on locker rental.
Discounted Personal Training packages, Fitness Assessments, InBody Assessments and Special Fitness Programs through Campus Recreation. Must register online at recreation.udel.edu, discounted price will show in cart.

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Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Visits: As a Highmark Delaware member, there is no maximum limit on physical therapy or chiropractic visits for treatment of back pain if it is determined to be medically necessary. [Learn more]

Wellness Coaches: Get started with a Wellness Coach, who can help support you in staying healthy and choosing the lifestyle goals that are right for you. Meet your personal wellness coach by calling 1-800-650-8442 Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 8:30pm EST.

Get Moving Tips: Learn how to control your weight, build healthy bones and increase energy with the tips Highmark has provided to enjoy exercise. Get Moving Flyer

Build A Strong Foundation Tips: Build healthy bones, joints and muscles by following the tips Highmark has provided to prevent injury. Build a Strong Foundation Flyer

Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Visits: As an Aetna member, there is no maximum limit on physical therapy or chiropractic visits for treatment of back pain if it is determined to be medically necessary. [Learn more]

Aetna One Advisor: Get free support on managing your health, coordinating your care, and meeting your health goals. Call 1-877-542-3862.

Back & Joint Care Support Center: Log into your Aetna Member Website (choose “Health & Wellness” and select “Back & Joint Care Support Center”) to learn about back care support, knee care support, and hip care support.

Back Pain Tips: Back pain can get in the way of living life normally. Aetna has provided some tips that can help you learn how to prevent and/or treat your back pain effectively. Back Pain Wellness Flyer

UD Resources

UD Exercise Counseling

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Options for counseling include:

Cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure alone would not qualify)
Pulmonary disease (no supplemental oxygen)
Type I or II Diabetes (pre-diabetes alone would not qualify)
Recent Stroke
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
Parkinson’s disease
Long Covid diagnosis

Visit our website

To schedule an appointment with a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, contact exerciseconsult@udel.edu or (302) 831-0940.

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UD Physical Therapy

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Visit our website

Please call 302-831-3000 to schedule an appointment. Open hours for appointments are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. We accept most insurances.

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UD Campus Recreation

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Carpenter Sports Building (CSB) Access

Campus Recreation Fitness Package (CRFP)

For $75 per program year (or 75 wellness dollars), University of Delaware employees and retirees with valid UDID may purchase a CRFP for access to the following benefits:

No-cost Campus Recreation fitness classes. Must register online at recreation.udel.edu, discounted price will show in cart.
Discount on locker rental.
Discounted Personal Training packages, Fitness Assessments, InBody Assessments and Special Fitness Programs through Campus Recreation. Must register online at recreation.udel.edu, discounted price will show in cart.

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