Background
Activ的Dos is a free application of Sickness Insurance dedicated to the prevention and accompaniment of exercises in case of back pain. Videos can guide the practice, but the application does not make a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor.
Why it's important
The application can be a first soft prevention tool, especially when it is difficult to quickly find information in French. An intense, new or worsening pain requires a medical assessment.
What Changes
During the first use, the application asks some questions; the exercises are explained in video by massagers-kinesistherapists.
Useful details
- For intense or unusual pain, consult a health care professional rather than rely solely on the application.
- An additional motivational route is announced by the end of 2026.
- Stop exercise if pain increases and do not use application instead of prescribed treatment.
Terms to know
- Assurance Maladie
- public health insurance scheme in France
- masseur-kinésithérapeute
- health professional specializing in rehabilitation and movement
- parcours motivationnel
- Supplementary programme to support the regularity of financial years
