Bladder Apps for Android and IPhone

Technology can be so helpful but which one to pick.  This post is a follow up to the post of February 11, 2013 http://pelvicpt.blogspot.com/2013/02/counting-pfm-exercises.html

Hope this information is helpful.  Please send your favorite apps. beth@bethshelly.com

Urological professional apps for IPad and IPhone

http://www.urologymatch.com/app_reviews

Some target patients and some are for the professional (like Draw MD urology which has images for patient education).

Android Apps for Kegels (all free)

Thanks to Jenn Davia PT for these reviews.

Kegel Muscle Exerciser

-          Good explanation of what a kegel is and how to perform one.
-          Discusses benefits for both men and women.
-          The app is pre-programmed with “Classic,” “Advanced,” and “Rapid” programs but each is customizable by long-pressing on it.
-          You may set up your own set as well.
-          There is a basic reminder you can set for different intervals.
-          There is a visual feedback bar to remind you when to contract and relax and an overall visual bar to track the progress of the set you are performing.
-          Overall easy to use, simple and good for men or women.
 

Daily Workout- Kegel Muscle

-          This app focuses on men and gives some background on why kegels are useful, however it is mostly focused around sexual functions
-          There is a section of “Tips” which goes into great detail about how to use kegels during masturbation to prolong orgasm
-          Has multiple levels – beginner, intermediate, advanced – which progressively increase the # repetitions per day to a therapeutic level
-          Tracks your progress (total reps/day, avg reps/day, and more)

Kegel Kounter

-          difficult to navigate, not intuitive
-          does not instruct in performing kegels
-          provides visual feedback for contracting and relaxing muscle
-          keeps track of the kegels that you perform
-          customizable routines and reminders to perform kegels

 Iphone apps

Jenna Sires PT, DPT - check blog for "App of the week"
http://proaxispelvicpt.wordpress.com/

Kegel Lite

If you truly have a weak pelvic floor, then this app is for you! Kegel Lite is spectacular for training the endurance, strength, and coordination of the pelvic floor. It also sends you reminders to perform your exercises throughout the day (no more excuses).

 Bladder Track Her

This free App was developed by the American Urogynecologic Society and can be extremely helpful in managing your bladder function and increasing your control! Bladder Track Her has a bladder diary (which can be compiled into a report that you can send to your physical therapist ;) as well as tips, resources, a note pad, and reminders to perform your personalized pelvic floor exercises.

Prostate Pal

Don’t worry fellas, there is an App for you too! This free App features a bladder diary, PSA tracker, and a questionnaire designed to help men assess their urinary symptoms and response to therapy.

For general relaxation to augment down training and overactive pelvic floor muscle.

 Relax Lite

Silva Relax