There are iPhone apps for arthritis that help you track pain and symptoms, measure disease activity, and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. These iPhone apps for arthritis will soon become your favorites because they are useful and convenient.
If you are not a super-savvy smart phone user, you may not have known the iPhone Apps for Arthritis existed. Some of the apps are free while others can be yours for a reasonable price. We'll add to our list as interesting iPhone Apps for Arthritis become available. There are more available now but we thought they were too expensive or not your best option.
1. DAS Calculator (Free)
DAS stands for Disease Activity Score. It is a validated tool developed as a way to track and analyze rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. The DAS 28-4 tracks tender joint counts (TJC), swollen joint counts (SJC), general health, and CRP (C-reactive protein which is a blood test). The DAS 28-3 utilizes TJC, SJC, and CRP only. DAS is used by doctors, rheumatologists, and researchers -- and now it is available to you.
2. My Pain Diary ($3.99 or Free Lite Version)
Instead of telling your doctor how you have been doing since your last appointment, now you can show him. The app includes customizable lists such as Pain Type, Location, Triggers, and Remedies. A calendar creates a summary of significant days. Could you do this on your own? Yes -- but this makes it truly convenient and simple. Many users who tried the Free Lite version commented that you will want the full version.
3. Exercise by MDWorkout.com ($4.99)
Over 80 exercises demonstrated by MD and certified yoga instructors. There are written instructions, photos, and videos. Some exercises will be too difficult for arthritis patients but there are many that are appropriate such as strength, yoga, and functional workouts. You can chart the workouts too. This is an extensive resource for exercise -- wonderful for people who don't know where to start and for experienced exercisers too. Remember to discuss exercise with your doctor before you start.
4. Joy Bauer Food Cures (Free)
Joy Bauer is a registered dietician and nutrition expert you may have seen on the Today show. The app focuses on foods that will help manage chronic arthritis, as well as other conditions. The app offers recipes, nutrition information, and daily tips. Diet is an important aspect of managing pain and inflammation. This app is a great resource.
5. Bones, Joints & Muscles (Free)
The app allows you to have basic information about bone, joints, and muscles at your fingertips. If you need to look up a medical term or condition quickly, it's nice to have this resource readily available.
6. Rheumatology - Tendons and Joints ($2.99)
Flash cards for arthritis. An app designed like flash cards to help you learn about arthritis. As you learn, you can build your deck or create an ignore list. Who knew learning about arthritis could be fun?
7. Pain Killer 2.0 ($2.99)
This app is quite different. It's based on binaural beats. Binaural beats occur when two frequencies that differ by a set amount are created on your left and on your right side. Headphones are required for this app and a quiet environment suggested. The goal is to have the brain release endorphins -- the body's natural painkillers. Note: This app contains a warning for people prone to seizures.
