# Protectometer

> Pain treatment tool based on pain science research to understand and reduce pain. (iPhone/iPad app by NEURO ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE (AUSTRALASIA) PTY. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectometer/id983160105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NEURO ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE (AUSTRALASIA) PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470824375)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectometer/id983160105/reviews.md

## What is Protectometer?

The Protectometer App is a revolutionary pain treatment tool based on the latest findings in pain science research. 

The Protectometer helps you deeply understand your pain and discover all the many factors (often surprising things) that contribute to why you hurt. Whether you are experiencing ongoing back pain, neck pain, shoulder or knee pain, headaches, or have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or any other chronic pain state, the Protectometer App will help reduce your pain. 

From the people that brought you the best-selling books Explain Pain and The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer, the Protectometer App is both an immersive application and an educational eBook containing a comprehensive explanation of why you hurt based on your 'personal pain formula'. 

You will have pain when there is 'more credible evidence of danger to your body than credible evidence of safety' - this is your 'personal pain formula'. Nearly anything can provide credible evidence of danger, we calls these 'DIMs' (Danger In Me) - the diagnosis you have been given, the words you say, seeing your X-ray or scans, biological processes occurring in your body, even the people you meet and the places you go. But you can counter DIMs by finding 'SIMs' (Safety In Me) - these are the things that make you feel stronger, better, healthier and more confident. 

By using the Protectometer App you will: 
*	Uncover your DIMs and SIMs 
*	Recognise your DIM/SIM balance and understand why you are hurting 
*	Take Challenges to reduce the power of the DIMs in your life 
*	Undertake carefully designed tasks to find more SIMs and reduce your pain 
*	Track your progress over time 
*	Know how to 'power up' therapies, especially movement and exercise 

Disclaimer 

While every effort is made by Noigroup (Neuro Orthopaedic Institute Australasia / NOI) to ensure that accurate information is disseminated through this App, Noigroup makes no representation about the content and suitability of this information for any purpose. 

It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty. 

Noigroup disclaims all warranties with regard to this information, including all implied warranties or merchantability and fitness. In no event shall Noigroup be liable for any special indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of income or profits or personal injury, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising in connection with the use or performance of this App.

## Key features

- Understand personal pain formula
- Identify DIMs (Danger In Me)
- Identify SIMs (Safety In Me)
- Take challenges to reduce DIMs
- Undertake tasks to find SIMs
- Track progress over time

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectometer/id983160105/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great concept, but buggy

*2018-04-20, version 1.1*

I love the Explain Pain book and purchased this app to help me apply what I learned in the book.  The app is beautiful and would have been great, except for one major issue: DIMs and SIMs that I added seemingly randomly disappeared.  I have noticed it after having added quite a few SIMs under a specific category (like “People in your life”) and then coming back to find that half of them are no longer there, almost as if the more recently added SIMs overwrote the one added earlier (getting me in trouble with my wife, not seeing herself on the list, even though I know I added her...).

I cannot find any place in the app for contacting support, which is why I provide the details here - hopefully the app is supported and still maintained...

For now I will use a Word document or spread sheet for listing my DIMs and SIMs and use the app for the challenges only.

### 2/5 — Poor execution

*2017-05-23, version 1.1*

Seems like a useful tool, but very poor execution. Not intuitive to use + poor instructions, crashes every 1-2 minutes during use, screen randomly rotates so that keyboard hides where you are typing, "buttons" glitchy. It stresses me out to use this and I'm irritated that I spent $10 on an app that is almost unusable.

### 5/5 — Superb tool

*2016-07-16, version 1.1*

I'm a big fan of Lorimer Moseley's work and this app is a must for any chronic pain sufferer. Simple to use, and an invaluable aid to understanding the triggers that shape your experience. Watch his TED talk if you wish to get a flavour of his work. Helped me enormously.

### 5/5 — Fabulous

*2016-03-30, version 1.0*

After working with the principles of the protectometer for some time now, I was thrilled when this app came out. And I am not disappointed. This is such a great tool for bringing awareness to pain conditions which might otherwise appear mysterious and out of control.

The whole concept of DIMS and SIMS is so helpful in seeing that there are things we can do every day to boost wellbeing and reduce pain.

A big thank you to the NOI team for their incredible work and for making their pain management tools so accessible to people like me (and you!)

## Frequently asked questions about Protectometer

### What is Protectometer?

Protectometer is a pain treatment tool based on pain science research. It helps users understand the factors contributing to their pain and discover ways to reduce it by identifying 'DIMs' (Danger In Me) and 'SIMs' (Safety In Me).

### How does Protectometer help reduce pain?

Protectometer helps users understand their 'personal pain formula,' which is based on the balance between credible evidence of danger ('DIMs') and safety ('SIMs'). By uncovering and addressing DIMs, and finding more SIMs, users can work towards reducing their pain.

### What are DIMs and SIMs in Protectometer?

DIMs (Danger In Me) are factors that contribute to pain, such as diagnoses, words spoken, or biological processes. SIMs (Safety In Me) are things that make you feel stronger, better, healthier, and more confident, helping to counter DIMs.

### Can Protectometer be used for specific pain conditions?

Yes, Protectometer is designed to help individuals with various chronic pain states, including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

### What devices does Protectometer support?

Protectometer is currently supported on iPad devices.

### How often is Protectometer updated?

The app was last updated on June 10, 2016, with version 1.1. The initial release date was March 27, 2016.

### What is the price of Protectometer?

Protectometer is a paid application and costs $9.99.

### What is the age rating for Protectometer?

Protectometer has an age rating of 12+.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-06-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- On First Load - Display reading section
- Add Back button to screens
- Assess memory management in reading section

### 1.0 — 2016-03-27

No release notes.

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