Finding the right physical therapy app can make a huge difference for the growth of your business – particularly as more and more people seek convenient, flexible ways to manage their recovery and overall wellness.

Telehealth has become an essential part of the healthcare landscape. Apps and other software can allow physical therapists to reach clients remotely, offer personalized care, and track progress—all from the convenience of a mobile device.

Whether your practice is fully remote or a hybrid of in-person and online services, integrating a physical therapy app can enhance the patient experience, streamline operations, and help you stay competitive in this rapidly growing field. 

In this post, we explore some of the best physical therapy apps out there. Let’s take a look!

ABC Trainerize

Fun fact: ABC Trainerize was founded as an idea for an app that would help people follow their physio routines – without losing printouts or getting frustrated with rough stick-figure drawings of exercises!

We provide physiotherapists with the tools needed to create personalized home exercise programs for each client. These plans can be designed specifically for rehabilitation and can be adjusted as patients make progress. For example, you can pre-build program templates (e.g. 6-week knee rehab program) and then customize it for patients.

With an extensive (ever-growing!) content library of exercises, ABC Trainerize helps clients with their form, empowering them to stay committed to their recovery.

We’re also aware that sometimes clients forget to do their “homework”. Our app allows physios to track every session, answer questions in real time, and schedule workout reminder push notifications.

ABC Trainerize integrates nutrition tools, smartwatch tracking, and daily habits, allowing physiotherapists to gain a 360-degree view of their clients’ progress – and to make data-backed decisions on therapy progression.

Plus, in addition to physical therapy exercises, ABC Trainerize integrates nutrition and habit coaching, which can both play a huge role in injury rehabilitation and prevention. When you combine all of these features, our platform enables physiotherapists to deliver added value to their services, and to differentiate their practice from others.

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PT Pal Pro

PT Pal Pro allows physical therapists to monitor patient progress remotely. Clients can log their exercises, track pain levels, and update their therapists on their progress. This feature enables real-time adjustments to treatment plans.

The platform integrates with a practice’s electronic health record (EHR) system to allow for seamless data transfer. One of the app’s most important offerings is detailed patient analytics. It monitors factors like a patient’s activity adherence as well as asking patients how they felt (emotionally and pain-wise) during their exercises. 

PT Pal Pro’s simple interface ensures that even the least tech-savvy clients can easily engage with their therapy.

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Exer Health

The Exer Health app has a custom-built motion AI (Artificial Intelligence) platform that measures a patient’s range of motion and form. After a patient completes an exercise, the app generates reporting on important metrics for the therapist or trainer to review.

The app isn’t just for at-home use, it can be used during in-person sessions to ensure good form and to get precise measurements on range of motion and joint speed. The app also sends daily reminders to patients to complete their exercise programs.

MedBridge GO

The MedBridge Go app is a simple, easy-to-use link between patients and practitioners. It helps to keep patients engaged in their recovery through gamification, reminders, and push notifications to “engage patients as active, daily participants.”

The app offers personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s specific injury and recovery goals. These exercises come with detailed instructions and videos for proper form and technique. Automated reminders keep patients working on their exercises, and in-app messaging allows patients to easily reach their physical therapists.  

This app is perfect for therapists who want to provide remote care. Patients can perform their exercises from home, with their progress automatically logged and shared with their therapist.

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Be Aware of Security and Privacy Requirements

As a healthcare professional, you already know it’s essential to stay vigilant about security and privacy compliance. This is especially true when using digital tools like physical therapy apps.

While physical therapy apps can enhance your client experience and boost business, be aware of your governing body, insurance and privacy and security requirements when using apps. Some apps can safely be used to track official and confidential medical information/data. Others may only be used for programming, or other parts of your service.

At ABC Trainerize we are NOT HIPPA compliant, though we do have a robust privacy policy which can be reviewed here. 

Tips for staying on top of patient privacy

Here are a few steps to ensure you remain compliant when it comes to patient privacy and confidentiality: 

• Regular training: Make sure you and your staff understand local regulations and how to handle patient information responsibly, both on the app and in your practice. 

• Privacy protocols: Establish clear patient privacy protocols for handling and sharing sensitive health information. Whether you’re managing in-person visits or telehealth sessions, all staff should be aware of these procedures. 

• Data storage and security: Even if the app you use is data privacy-compliant, ensure you have secure systems in place for storing any patient information offline or within your practice’s broader systems. 

• Incident response plan: Prepare for potential data breaches by having an incident response plan. Swift action in the event of a breach is essential to minimize damage and maintain the trust of patients. 

• Regular audits: Perform regular audits on your app’s performance and security to ensure ongoing compliance with confidentiality standards.

Physical therapy apps and other digital tools can guide patients through exercise routines or remind them to stick with their plan. But they can’t substitute the guidance, care and personal touch of a physical therapist! So, embrace technology, take your physical therapy business to the next level, and provide unrivalled care for your clients.

Interested in seeing how ABC Trainerize works? Sign up for a 30-day free trial today!