This app offers simple, safe exercises designed by specialists to help patients in hospital or at home prevent the negative effects of prolonged inactivity. It aims to maintain muscle strength and joint mobility, aiding recovery and promoting a quicker return home.
1.0.0
July 11, 2019
'PJ Paralysis' refers to the negative physical and psychological effects of prolonged inactivity, often experienced by hospital patients. Get Up And Go provides simple exercises designed to combat this by keeping joints and muscles moving, reducing decline.
The exercises in Get Up And Go were developed in collaboration with specialist physiotherapists and geriatricians to ensure they are safe and effective for recovery.
Yes, the app focuses on simple exercises that can be performed while in bed or sitting in a chair, making them suitable for individuals who are bedbound.
Research from the Department of Health indicates that patients aged 65 and over can lose 5% of their muscle strength for every day they spend inactive in bed.
Prolonged inactivity can lead to a loss of muscle strength, skin breakdown, pressure sores, confusion, and fatigue. This can result in a loss of ability to perform daily functions like bathing, dressing, and walking.
No, Get Up And Go does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to support user recovery without commercial interruptions.
Get Up And Go is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, allowing users to access its recovery exercises across multiple Apple platforms.
Get Up And Go was last updated on July 11, 2019, with version 1.0.0. There have been no subsequent updates listed, indicating a stable but potentially infrequent update schedule.
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