App Profile: Force Patient

Jebavonct

Rating: 4/5

I like this app. Before surgery I was able to message my care team about pain meds. Haven’t needed to do that again. Like other users I like that you can replay the videos on how to do the exercises. While I recently noticed that my exercise log doesn’t go to my doctor, it has kept me honest about actually doing the exercises. I think it’s quite clever how the exercises get more difficult every 2 weeks. I hate this but it’s almost certainly good for recovery. I share the exercises with my PT and she helps me with form. I have reviewed my “progress” and this has been positive. I really suffered the first 2 weeks after surgery, but the progress log shows I’ve consistently gotten better even on days I’m not so sure. Knocked off 1 star because the Home Screen does not send me to the actual exercise log but rather back to the videos. Easy to avoid this problem but would be better to fix it.

T. Hathaway

Rating: 4/5

This resource has provides a great deal of information with various educational communication tools where I believe there’s likely a fit for most if not all! There’s video along with script - love it! You can go back and review the material anytime you want. It doesn’t overload with too much information at once and additional material is assigned according to the anticipated date of surgery. Although I use the DHMC portal to communicate most everything, for joint replacement, it’s nice to have all in one place as well as the ability of to message. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is I have been insulin king ny steps. I’ve tried and looked it hi but no luck yet. I will further inquire and see if I can get assistance. I imagine more important will be steps post surgery to stay on top of rehab and movement.

Word addict in KOP

Rating: 4/5

This is a good app for therapy from hip and knee replacement. There are a few additions I would do. Such as, add a space in the exercise log to make comments about the exercises you just did, not just rate them. Like if you are having a hard time with one exercise but the others are easier. Also there should be a rating between neural and hard. You should also be able to check off your progress goals and also rate your pain level more than once a day to see a pattern. Other than that, it’s good with asking questions and getting answers from your care team and the videos (both exercise and care instructions are helpful).