Back training under professional guidance is now possible everywhere

Actually, the good news is that 90% of all backache goes away again of its own accord after a while. But this is no good to those who are suffering acute pain: they need help quickly. Physiotherapists are right at the top of the list of those who can help with back problems. But it is often difficult to get an appointment, or certainly not one that you can fit in around your working hours. Online programmes can be a good alternative. They are developed by physiotherapists and help to prevent and palliate back complaints.

Online prevention for backache: costs may be reimbursed up to 100%

Specific physiotherapy can help you to help your back and improve your mobility. Special online training programmes developed by physiotherapists make it possible to train everywhere at any time. Due consideration is given to your personal fitness condition and objectives in order to find the most suitable training variations.

After all, strong muscles and greater agility are the be-all and end-all for back health. No medication and no other therapy can compare with the positive effects of specific exercise programmes.

And here's the really good news: statutory health insurance funds frequently reimburse most or all of the costs, as long as the courses are certified to German regulation §20 SGB V. Ask your health insurance fund about cost reimbursement details.

Prevention courses – conveniently online at home

All those who want to become or remain active can now use back prevention courses that are available online everywhere and at all times. Developed by physiotherapists, they aim to strengthen and mobilise the locomotor system for everyday use. Experienced experts offer specific guidance through the online training.

They ensure that all exercises are explained in readily understood fashion and demonstrated with videos. Before the exercises begin, the programme checks whether you can cope safely with the training. Video instructions introduce the exercises, kick-off and final surveys keep records of training achievements and video consulting sessions offer an opportunity to ask the experts for specific advice.

• Please note that it should not be necessary for you to purchase or install any special computer programs. The training programme should run on your PC.
•  The menu guide should be easy and intuitive to operate.
• All statutory privacy regulations should be fulfilled.
• The quality of the courses plays a crucial role in your selection process. The ZPP (central prevention inspection body) certifies course contents pursuant to §20 SGB V to ensure that the course really is good for your health.
• Any health restrictions you may already have should be taken into account when selecting the exercises. Make sure therefore that you can state any existing health conditions.
• Professional instructions should be provided at the start of the course. Depending on the course structure, the instructions can be given by video or, for example, during a personal visit to a cooperating therapy centre.
• Make sure that you have the possibility of establishing personal contact during the training session, for example with a video chat.
• The training should conclude with a control of the results so that you can assess your progress.

Minimum requirements

• Readily understood menu guide
• Technical requirements according to the standard
• Statutory privacy requirements are fulfilled
• Quality certificate for the course
• Consideration of medical reasons for exclusion from the course
• Appropriate choice of exercises
• Professional advice is possible
• Control of results

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