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Fitness for amputees in Movao

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Young woman in training clothes and with a leg amputation lies on her stomach on a training mat, holding her cell phone in her hand and using the fitness app for amputees
Young woman in training clothes and with a leg amputation lies on her stomach on a training mat, holding her cell phone in her hand and using the fitness app for amputees
Young woman in training clothes and with a leg amputation lies on her stomach on a training mat, holding her cell phone in her hand and using the fitness app for amputees
Modules

"Movao": Fitness for Amputees app

The Fitness for Amputees app was developed by Ottobock physiotherapists specifically for arm and leg amputees. It contains 5 modules for a holistic training program: "Stretching & Relaxation", "Strength & Endurance", "Coordination & Balance", "Torso" and "Shoulder".

A man and a woman with leg amputation wearing workout clothes and lying next to each other on exercise mats, hands crossed over their chests, doing sit-ups
Module 1

Strength & Endurance

The first module of the app shows classic exercises to train strength and endurance without a prosthesis. The aim is to strengthen the muscles in the legs, abdomen, back and arms. This is the basis for a more natural gait pattern.

The first module of the app shows classic exercises to train strength and endurance without a prosthesis. The aim is to strengthen the muscles in the legs, abdomen, back and arms. This is the basis for a more natural gait pattern.

A woman and a man with an arm amputation sit next to each other on exercise balls and stretch their right arm up over their heads
Module 2

Coordination & Balance

Module two focuses on training balance and coordination with a prosthesis. Exercises on simple movement sequences are designed to help you gain better control over your own prosthesis.

Module two focuses on training balance and coordination with a prosthesis. Exercises on simple movement sequences are designed to help you gain better control over your own prosthesis.

A man in training clothes and with an Ottobock prosthesis on a white bench against a white background stretches and touches the tip of his shoes with his fingertips
Module 3

Stretching & Relaxation

The third module includes stretching and relaxation exercises that are performed without a prosthesis and round off each training session. The exercises promote faster muscle regeneration and improve flexibility.

The third module includes stretching and relaxation exercises that are performed without a prosthesis and round off each training session. The exercises promote faster muscle regeneration and improve flexibility.

A woman and a man with prosthetic legs wearing workout clothes, standing next to each other and using a fitness stepper
Module 4

Shoulders

The fourth module focuses on the upper body and trains the arms and shoulders in particular. The shoulders are involved in almost every arm movement, even outside of strength training. We need our shoulders just to pull a sweater over our head, which is why we dedicate five strengthening exercises to them.

The fourth module focuses on the upper body and trains the arms and shoulders in particular. The shoulders are involved in almost every arm movement, even outside of strength training. We need our shoulders just to pull a sweater over our head, which is why we dedicate five strengthening exercises to them.

A sitting man with a prosthetic arm and wearing a blue T-shirt against a white background looks into the camera with a slight smile
Module 5

Core

The core is the center of the body and is involved in many of the exercises in the other modules. The exercises in module 5 focus on the core muscles. A strong core is important for good balance and stability of the spine.

The core is the center of the body and is involved in many of the exercises in the other modules. The exercises in module 5 focus on the core muscles. A strong core is important for good balance and stability of the spine.

In order to get the best possible benefit from your prosthesis, the Ottobock therapists recommend training 2 to 3 times a week for 5 to 11 minutes and regularly switching between modules.

Get the app

Download the Movao app

From April 2024, the fitness for amputees app can be found in our sports community in Movao. Download the Movao app for free from the app stores or use the browser version here and start your daily fitness and rehabilitation program.

In the community you can also exchange ideas with other members and motivate each other.