Do you have a joint or muscle problem?
Please use the FREE getUBetter app designed and written by your local clinicians in Birmingham and Solihull. It offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.
- Instant access
- Easy to use
- Safe and effective
Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.
Why is self-care important?
Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and get better without the need for a specialist appointment. getUBetter gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to improve your MSK health and lifestyle.
What is getUBetter?
getUBetter is a safe and effective way to help you self-manage your injury or condition at home, work, and on the move.
The app covers a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions…
- Back
- Back & Leg
- Neck
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Sprains and strains – leg
- Upper Limb Tendinopathy
- Lower Limb Tendinopathy
…and is designed to help you trust your recovery, live and work well.
Who is getUBetter for?
Anyone 18 or over who needs help with a joint or muscle problem.
Non-urgent advice: The app is not suitable for
– People with worsening neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, or problems with bowel or bladder.
– People diagnosed with an infection, rheumatological problems, neurological issues, cancer, kidney, fracture, and pelvic organ pain.
– People that are requiring an ongoing close medical attention.
– People with very severe, worsening symptoms
– Pregnancy-related problems.
What will I get?
- Instant and 24/7 access to a personalised programme
- Easy-to-follow self-progression exercises
- Daily tips and local guidance from day one
- Advice on where to seek help when needed
- Access to local treatments and services
What are the next steps?
Select Hall Green Health as your practice, enter your email and select the condition you’d like support with.
Download the getUBetter app and sign up using the same email address.
Follow the instructions in the app to access your local support pathway.
Log in and follow your programme regularly to improve your MSK health.
Page last reviewed: 15 March 2024