getUBetter app for musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions

Do you have a joint or muscle problem?

You can now use the FREE local getUBetter app, approved by clinicians in Lambeth. It is provided alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.

Why use getUBetter?

Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and improve without the need for a specialist appointment. The app helps you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to improve your MSK health.

What the app provides:

• Instant and 24/7 support
• Easy-to-follow, progressive exercises
• Advice on when to seek help
• Support while waiting for appointments
• Access to local services
• Available in 14 Touch-to-Speak languages including Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Romanian, Urdu, Ukrainian, Farsi, Welsh, and English

The app covers a full range of MSK conditions such as back and leg pain, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, hip, knee, foot conditions, sprains, strains, and tendinopathies. It is designed to help you trust your recovery, live well, and stay active.

How to get started:

1. Download the app
2. Create your account: Enter your postcode, choose your GP practice, and complete your details.
3. Choose your condition: Follow your personalised recovery pathway.

If you need help getting started, email: contact@getubetter.com

Published: Nov 17, 2025