Bend: Stretching & Flexibility
Learn to stretch gently and relax at home.
Application selected by experts
Last updated on June 12th, 2025.
Application selected by a multidisciplinary team — clinicians, patients and researchers — based on an evidence-based approach.
Description
Bend offers simple guided stretches to help you relax and move a bit more each day. It’s a healthy habit that can help you feel better both physically and mentally. If you have pain or a health condition, consult a professional before starting.
Free to use, with optional in-app purchases － $9.99/month or $59.99/year (discounts available)
Reasons for Selection
Stretch at home to feel good
Gently release muscle tension
Move to relax and reduce stress
Summary of Our Expert Review
App Evaluation
- Tested by healthcare professionals and patient partners
Evidence and endorsement
- Complies with a recognized cybersecurity standard or certification
- Recommended by trusted organizations
- The approaches are well-known but studies are limited or lacking, our testing supports their relevance
- The app’s features are deemed relevant to the needs and issues identified within the local population
- App deemed appropriate for self-care wellness use, based on recognized approaches and expert review
Cybersecurity and privacy
- Applies best practices in cybersecurity and privacy
- The app was updated within the last 6 months
- The app limits its requests to essential permissions
- The app asks for permission before collecting your data
- Data is hosted outside Canada
- The privacy policy clearly outlines how your data is used
User Experience and Acceptability
- Adapted to the Quebec context
- Privacy policy available in English only
- Occasionally technical language
- Privacy policy is easily accessible before using the app
- Caring tone that respects diverse mental health realities
- Reflects diversity in its content and settings
- No visible ads during use
App Technical Sheet
Information provided by the developer
- Developer
- Bowery Digital
- Useful links
- Privacy policy
- Available platforms
- Apple
- Android
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Last update of the content of this page: June 12th, 2025
