The getUBetter app is a free, NHS-approved digital self-management app designed to help people recover from common muscle, bone and joint (MSK) conditions such as back pain, neck pain, knee pain and other injuries, it provides personalised guidance, exercises and advice to support recovery and help people understand when they can safely self-manage and when to seek medical help. The app can be used on a smartphone, tablet or computer and is available 24/7, allowing patients to manage their condition at home, work or on the move.
The app provides support for many common musculoskeletal problems including:
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Ankle and foot injuries
Wrist, hand and elbow pain
Tendinopathy (arm or leg)
Soft tissue injuries
Patients receive a personalised recovery programme tailored to their condition and stage of recovery.
Features include:
Personalised recovery plans
Step-by-step guidance
Exercise videos and rehabilitation advice
Information on pain management and recovery
Advice on when to seek further help
Signposting to local healthcare services if needed
The app also supports prevention and long-term management once recovery is complete.
The app is suitable for:
Adults
People with new, ongoing or recurring muscle or joint problems
Patients waiting for treatment or physiotherapy
People who want support managing their condition themselves
It is not designed to replace medical care, but to support patients alongside advice from healthcare professionals.
Patients can:
Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
Register using their email address
Follow the guided questionnaire
Receive a personalised recovery plan immediately
Users of the app can turn any text into audio in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Bangla
- English
- Farsi
- Gujarati
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Romanian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Welsh
