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FitAdhere: A Mobile Health Platform Supporting Adherence to Protocol-Based Therapeutic Exercise
George Tsalkitzis1, Vassiliki Koufi1
1Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, Greece.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 23, 2026
Summary
Regular physical activity aids in preventing noncommunicable diseases and supports health during pregnancy. FitAdhere is a mobile app designed to help manage exercise routines according to established health protocols in Greece.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Regular physical activity is crucial for preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases.
- Physical activity also supports health in specific conditions like pregnancy.
- Greece has established therapeutic exercise protocols for conditions such as diabetes and osteoporosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce FitAdhere, a novel mobile health application.
- To demonstrate how FitAdhere facilitates the monitoring and management of exercise routines.
- To align exercise management with evidence-based therapeutic protocols in Greece.
Main Methods:
- Development of a mobile health application named FitAdhere.
- Integration of monitoring and management features for exercise routines.
- Alignment of the application with Greek Central Council of Health therapeutic exercise protocols.
Main Results:
- FitAdhere provides a platform for users to track and manage their exercise.
- The application supports adherence to prescribed therapeutic exercise protocols.
- Facilitates personalized exercise management for conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis.
Conclusions:
- FitAdhere offers a practical tool for enhancing adherence to therapeutic exercise.
- Mobile health applications can effectively support public health initiatives.
- The app promotes evidence-based physical activity management for improved health outcomes.
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