Stress reduction throughProgressive Muscle Relaxation
A 6-week prevention course in the JawBuddy app. Evidence-based, audio-guided, flexible. Reimbursable in Germany by statutory health insurers after certification.
Stress reduction throughProgressive Muscle Relaxation
A 6-week prevention course in the JawBuddy app. Evidence-based, audio-guided, flexible. Reimbursable in Germany by statutory health insurers after certification.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for stress reduction and relaxation
Over six weeks, you'll learn Progressive Muscle Relaxation, a well-established method for consciously releasing physical tension. Flexible pace.
Introduction
What to expect and how the course works. Step by step.
Full Body PMR methods
Automating the complete long form combined knowledge impulses.
Short PMR sessions for everyday activities
Apply the technique in your daily routine.
Reimbursable your German health insurances
After certification, your health insurer reimburses the costs under §20 SGB V.
Complete the 6-week course with all 25 core units, receive your certificate of participation, and submit it to your insurer.
Complete the course in 6 weeks
Receive your certificate
Submit to your health insurer
One-time price, no subscription (reimbursable)
- 6 weeks · 25 sessions
- Certification pending
- Reimbursable after certification
Provider information
- Provider
- JawBuddy UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Address
- Nobelstraße 10, 70569 Stuttgart
- Managing Director
- Leon Rauch
- Course Director
- Moritz Scherer, Physiotherapist
- Contact
- support@jawbuddy.com
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the prevention course.
A six-week app-based prevention program in the field of "stress and resource management" for healthy adults (18–65) with elevated everyday stress. Teaches Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) according to Jacobson. Serves primary prevention and does not replace medical treatment.
25 mandatory core units: 18 PMR sessions (3 per week, flexible frequency, 10–15 min) and 7 knowledge impulses (~2 min). Both required for the certificate. Knowledge impulses cannot be skipped. Weeks 1–4: long form (16 muscle groups), weeks 5–6: short form (7 muscle groups) with everyday transfer.
Yes. Not suitable for: Mental health: • Severe treatment-requiring conditions (e.g. depression, anxiety, psychosis) • Post-traumatic stress disorder • Acute psychological crises Physical: • Acute unexplained pain • Post-operative conditions where tension should be avoided • Medical advice against relaxation techniques Active confirmation required before purchase. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
iPhone or iPad running iOS 15.0 or later. Headphones or speakers recommended. Internet connection required for login, content loading, and certificate (WiFi recommended). Approx. 150 MB storage. No additional equipment or prior experience needed.
You follow an audio guide through each muscle group. Each group is tensed for about 5–7 seconds at moderate intensity, then consciously released for about 30–45 seconds. After each session, you answer a brief question about your current tension level (scale 0–10) and receive automated feedback.
Yes. The recommended structure is three sessions per week, but you decide when to start each unit. A slower pace is explicitly allowed. All 25 core units must be completed for the certificate.
No, optional. It reinforces knowledge — three short questions with immediate feedback. No effect on course progress or certificate.
The course is in the ZPP certification process. Reimbursable after certification under §20 SGB V. Amounts and modalities are determined individually by your health insurer.
The method (PMR per Jacobson) has been well-researched since the 1930s and is established as an effective relaxation technique. Specific evidence for the app-based implementation is pending and will be produced through an accompanying scientific study.
(P) Healthy adults 18–65, target n=100. (I) 6-week course, 25 units (18 PMR + 7 knowledge impulses). Wk 1–4 long form, wk 5–6 short form + transfer. (C) Pre-post comparison T1/T2/T3, no external control. (O) Primary: PSS-4 stress reduction. Secondary: WHO-5 well-being. Effect size dz=0.40. Mixed-effects model. Study registered at the Open Science Framework (OSF). Protocol is part of the ZPP submission.
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Stop the session immediately and find a comfortable position. Try again on another day. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact a qualified healthcare professional.
support@jawbuddy.com · Response within 48 hours · Course director: Moritz Scherer, Physiotherapist.