In partnership with Pfizer Life, BackCare have recently produced an App for iPhone, iPad and iPod which distils and delivers the wisdom of the best back health care practitioners alongside exercise videos and fact sheets.
BackCare is the UK’s only charity solely aimed at reducing the impact of back pain on society.
Just come across O2 Health on the web – committed to supporting the NHS amidst growing demands on services, increased expectations and unsustainable increases in the cost of delivering care.
Their case study page gives some interesting uses of mobile technology within healthcare including a Home Delivery and Monitoring System (HDMS) for Haemophilia patients which improved quality of life and care for patients…..
Whilst researching for my updated Handheld Learning 2009 paper which will hopefully be appearing in the Spring issue of RCETJ (a special conference issue of Handheld Learning 2009), I came across three Health Apps which might be of interest……
American Heart Association Pocket First Aid & CPR Guide – features hundreds of pages with illustrations and videos on topics including CPR, choking, bites, bruises, burns, seizures and diabetic emergencies.
Mayo Clinic Meditation – a clinically validated method of meditation developed by Mayo Clinic, which aims to help users feel more focused and relaxed throughout their day.
NHS Drinks Tracker – developed by NHS Choices it allows you to keep a drink diary and get feedback on your drinking habits.
Wii Fit Plus is the latest instalment in the Wii Fit series, and brings all new features to make your workout more productive, personal and even more fun.
Wii fit Plus will now allow you to check and monitor four key areas of your physique, BMI (body mass index), centre of gravity, and calories burnt during your workout, allowing you to set your goals
There are five training categories (including the brand new Training Plus), which help you to develop body balance, burn fat, tone and condition muscle, as well as increasing stamina. On Wii Fit Plus you can customise your own training routines, or ask your Wii Fit trainer to do it for you based on the area of your body you’d like to work on.
Take a walk on the fun side with Nintendo’s latest lifestyle game, which comes with two very special Activity Meter pedometers! Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine? helps you work out if your activity rhythm is up to scratch and provides valuable insight on how to set up a regular routine – the healthiest way to live!
Release date: 20/02/2009
Twitter has great potential as a health education and quality of life tool and it was well past time when I should have an account so here we go again……..
47 top twitter sites and services
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With a combined age of 193, Rose Sanders and Violet Gyves are not the most likely computer game fans, but the pair have become hooked on playing with their Nintendo Wii console…..
Google’s online filing cabinet for medical records opened to the public on 19th May, giving users instant electronic access to their health histories while reigniting privacy concerns writes Rachel Metz….
A Mac-based simulator, developed by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in collaboration with teams from the RJO Group and Corsair Studio, now makes it possible for physicians to experience — firsthand — what CHF patients feel at various stages of this chronic disease.
