Martin Ducret, doctor and journalist at Doctor’s Daily, takes stock today of these smartphone applications, digital tools supposed to help us with physical rehabilitation, fitness or relaxation.
franceinfo: Is it a question of using these videos at home?
Martin Ducret: Yes, since confinement, we have seen more and more smartphone applications flourishing which offer, in the form of videos and animations, relaxation, stretching and bodybuilding exercises, to be carried out at work or at home, also with advice for adopting the right actions in everyday life and in your sporting activities.
Their objective is to prevent the occurrence of an injury or pain, and in the event of a proven injury, such as an ankle sprain, to offer a program to recover in the best conditions.
Do these applications complement support from a healthcare professional?
Absolutely, in the event of a problem with a muscle, joint or bone, the first reflex to adopt is to go, if possible, to a doctor. And if rehabilitation is necessary, the ideal is to do sessions, in person, with the physiotherapist.
But for some patients, it is difficult to go to their physiotherapist for various reasons: too far from the office, lack of availability, time or budget. “In these situations, these smartphone applications are particularly useful, explains Arnaud Barbier, vice-president of the French federation of rehabilitative physiotherapist masseurs (FFMKR).
These digital tools make it possible to empower the patient, so that he becomes an actor in his rehabilitation. However, it is essential that their use is supervised in advance by a health professional, so that the program is as safe and as personalized as possible.”
To optimize the use of these applications, is telecare also particularly interesting?
Indeed, telecare with a physiotherapist, which is the equivalent of a teleconsultation with a doctor, allows you to follow and control whether the patient is performing the movements suggested by the application remotely, via a screen, and avoid mistakes.
Do you have some apps to recommend?
Yes, Activ’dos, a free app designed by Health Insurance to treat and prevent back pain. There are also Weasyo, Kivid and Axomove, paid apps which offer the creation of tailor-made physiotherapy programs. We can also cite Kunto, an app targeting people with disabilities.
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