Nymbl app | By Nymbl Science |
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Features
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Country of origin | New Zealand |
Clinical review |
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Security and privacy | Does the app:
By medical information, it tracks age, gender, height, falls history and balance data. It is identified in the Privacy Policy that ACC monitors this data to ensure that user balance is being improved, as well as for app development. |
Cost |
Free The app is free for all New Zealand residents, over the age of 50 years. It is not clear on the specific costs for non-New Zealand residents (although cost is implied) |
Advertisements | This app contains no ads. |
What does the app do?
Nymbl describes itself as an app-based digital health platform. It involves a combination of balance and cognitive games and training to target improving balance and mobility, especially in older populations. It's designed to improve balance and mobility for people with a recognised risk of falling who are over the age of 50 years.
The app has an initial questionnaire, training modules, feedback and calendar options to ensure that training can be tracked and progressed at an appropriate level.
It would be most helpful for people with a history of falling, or with concerns around balance or mobility. It is unlikely that younger people without balance concerns would get significant benefit from the app.
It is acknowledged that currently in Aotearoa New Zealand, if someone is having a fall/accident, they are likely to get physiotherapy input aimed at improving their balance. However, if they haven’t yet had a fall, but are concerned about their balance, they might not necessarily get health professional input. This app will be especially helpful to ensure that those in that group can work on their balance, and hopefully prevent future falls.
For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see Reviews.
PROS | CONS |
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✔ Questionnaire and education: |
✘ Only available in English. |
Review details
Date of review: June 2023
Platform reviewed: Android
Version: 8.05.038
Related topics
Consumer guide: how to choose a health app
Clinicians guide: how to choose a health app
CBT apps
New Zealand-based apps
NZ Health App Library
References
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