Sidekick Relief & Recovery

Sidekick Relief & Recovery

Stop Guessing Start Recovering

16 ratings
15 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 31, 2026
  • July 19, 2026

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About

This app offers science-backed, physical therapist-designed 10-day recovery programs for common ankle and foot injuries. It provides video tutorials, daily exercise plans, and progress tracking to guide users through their rehabilitation journey.

Targeted recovery programs for specific injuries
Physical therapist-designed exercises
Video tutorials for exercise guidance
Daily exercise plans
Progress tracking and logging
10-day structured programs
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What's New in Sidekick Relief & Recovery

1.4.66

July 19, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

User reviews

Major downgrade from web app

Hate how restrictive the app is. I bought the axis board to prevent issues and improve stability and strength, not for treating an acute injury. The web app allowed me to move around through different exercises and see videos of the movements and progressions so I could target specific areas. The new app doesn’t have an option for general improvement and locks you into a specific injury path that isn’t at all helpful for my use case where I have a few different issues that I want to address.
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I am loving this app!

The app has a lot of great features. Some things I really like. I can save bookmark individual exercises for later review and practice. The videos and accompanying text are good. Being able to restart any day of a program is a nice feature. Being able to run different programs is very useful as I have multiple ailments. The diagrams for peg placement are clear.
Things I’d like to see or hear. Keep the written descriptions, but convert them to audio and add them to the videos. Allow a program to be deleted without completing it. Don’t use the term standing foot. It’s confusing. Some of us are slow and need explicit terms like the foot you are putting on the board.
I have had no problems with the app crashing and I’ve found the support team to be very responsive. Frequent updates makes me believe they are interested in making things work.
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Diagrams are too small

The board setup diagrams are less than one inch on my screen. Is this app meant only for iPad users or something? I have to put on reading glasses and hold the phone right under my nose to even see the setup clearly at all. It’s a real pain since the setup changes for each exercise. Did any of the developers even use this app before releasing it?
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Too restrictive

It gets old having to rate my pain levels at rest, with movement, the exercises themself every time. I forgot to complete the day yesterday, and did it this morning when I wanted to do more. I had to rate a bunch of stuff, and now it says the next day is locked because I just finished yesterdays. Why restrict and require so much input. I just want to see the exercise routine. All of this extra stuff makes it annoying. It should be simple much simpler to see the exercises
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This app is way better than the low reviews would lead you to believe

The app has a lot of great features. Some things I really like. I can save bookmark individual exercises for later review and practice. The videos and accompanying text are good. Being able to restart any day of a program is a nice feature. Being able to run different programs is very useful as I have multiple ailments. The diagrams for peg placement are clear.
Things I’d like to see or hear. Keep the written descriptions, but convert them to audio and add them to the videos. Allow a program to be deleted without completing it. Don’t use the term standing foot. It’s confusing. Some of us are slow and need explicit terms like the foot you are putting on the board.
I have had no problems with the app crashing and I’ve found the support team to be very responsive. Frequent updates makes me believe they are interested in making things work.
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FAQ

What specific ankle and foot injuries does Sidekick cover?

Sidekick offers targeted recovery programs for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Lateral Ankle Sprain, Medial Ankle Sprain, Peroneal Tendinopathy, Anterior Tibialis Tendinopathy, Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy, Ankle Stiffness with Dorsiflexion Limitation, and General Ankle Stiffness.

How does Sidekick ensure its recovery programs are effective?

The programs are designed by licensed physical therapists and are built on proven recovery timelines, targeting specific muscles needed for your injury. The app also provides a disclaimer that it is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Can I track my progress with Sidekick?

Yes, Sidekick allows you to check off completed exercises, log your pain levels and how you're feeling, and visually track your progress through the 10-day program.

What devices is Sidekick available on?

Sidekick is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Sidekick?

Sidekick has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content or themes.

How often is Sidekick updated?

The latest version of Sidekick is 1.4.50, and it was last updated on July 4, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle.

Does Sidekick have ads?

No, Sidekick is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted recovery experience.

What is the user sentiment for Sidekick based on ratings?

Sidekick has an average rating of 2.4 stars from 14 ratings, which suggests that users have mixed to negative experiences with the app.