Tinnitus Balance app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Phonak
First release : 01 Apr 2013
App size: 31.84 Mb
Tinnitus is a condition that affects 10-15% of the adult population. There is a strong link between tinnitus and hearing loss. Four out of five people who live with tinnitus also experience hearing loss. Whilst there is no proven cure for tinnitus, there are many proven management strategies to help you manage your tinnitus. Central to many tinnitus management strategies is the use of sound. Sound is used in a therapeutic way to shift your attention away from your tinnitus. Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM) is one such strategy developed by the US Veterans Administration.
The Phonak Tinnitus Balance app helps you manage your PTM sound plan. You can select sounds from your SmartPhone’s music library or there is a list of default sounds. You can rate the effectiveness of each sound in achieving its desired effect (soothing, background or interesting) and the overall ratings can be reviewed with your hearing care professional to reach your optimal sound plan. There is a timer for use when falling asleep and if you use Phonak hearing aids, you can stream your sounds over Bluetooth via Phonak ComPilot directly to your ears.
This app is intended to be part of a personalized tinnitus management program provided by a hearing care professional familiar with the diagnosis and management of tinnitus.
Latest reviews of Tinnitus Balance app for iPhone and iPad
The sounds in this app are more likely to give you a headache and stress you out than relax you. A train station....l bright idea! There are other sound generating apps available which have much more soothing sounds. Great idea... Poor choice of sounds
It may have some promise but I dont understand why Phonak would have an app that doesnt connect to their hearing aids via iCom. I am not going to want my tinnitus distractions to be heard throughout the room. I suppose I could use an audio cable but the incredible Phonak technology is certainly not fully utilized.