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Back to Action app

An app with an exercise programme for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
It includes mobility, cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and breathing exercises.

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Back to Action app	By NASS (National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society, UK)
	Features Therapeutic exercises. Education and information on gym classes and sports, and how these may positively or negatively affect ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Examples of weekly exercise plans. Video explanations of exercises.
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? No Require a login? No Have password protection? No Have a privacy policy? No Require internet access to use? Yes Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Free
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link)

This app provides a range of exercises for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) such as mobility, cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and breathing exercises. It also contains safety tips and other practical information such as neutral spine and posture, choosing a gym ball, and a suggested exercise diary. The app provides a brief summary of the suitability of various exercise types for people with AS.

The app has a library of exercises that users can view, and each exercise has a description and a video to educate the users on form and technique.

Furthermore the app has well rounded suggestions and examples of weekly exercise routines for people who suffer from AS, and guidance on how AS may impact sport or recreational activities that a patient choose to engage in.

For a more detailed description of the app, see App website(external link) or iTunes(external link) and for a detailed review, see reviews below.

PROS	CONS
✔ Clear instructions, photos and videos. ✔ Links to other sites for information. ✔ Includes information for both gym instructors and people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). ✔ Examples of weekly routines for AS sufferers.	✘ No diary function or reminders. ✘ No links to New Zealand-specific web sites.

PROS

CONS

✔ Clear instructions, photos and videos.

✔ Links to other sites for information.

✔ Includes information for both gym instructors and people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

✔ Examples of weekly routines for AS sufferers.

✘ No diary function or reminders.

✘ No links to New Zealand-specific web sites.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Simon Keepa - Physiotherapist
Date of review: May 2024
Platform: Apple
Comments: Informative app that has plenty of exercise information and makes good suggestions for people suffering from AS. Some limitations around specific precautions for each exercise, but for the most part this is a good resource for people with AS.
Safety concerns: No. The app has a safety and information section to provide further information about AS, and some of the warnings and contraindications to using it.
New Zealand relevance: Yes.

Ankylosing spondylitis
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