THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

Physical therapy is performed to help patients regain mobility, balance, strength, mental health, and overall function. Therapeutic exercise is a crucial part of recovery in the vast majority of situations. Therapeutic exercises are physical activities that help people with mobility issues regain their previous level of function.

Therapeutic Exercise Category

Based on our comprehensive analysis of your health and your desired outcomes, we will recommend specific therapeutic exercises. Our physical therapist can customize a program of therapeutic exercises specifically for your ailment and current recovery stage. Time spent on treatment can be maximized by adjusting the combination of session frequency, intensity, and resistance.

The key is customizing the plan for your specific needs. To name a few –

• Range of motion: Increase joint mobility and flexibility through gentle movements and stretches.
• Strengthening exercises: It builds muscle strength and power through resistance training.
• Flexibility exercises: Improve muscle and joint elasticity and range of motion.
• Balance exercises: Enhance stability and proprioception through specific movements and poses.
• Endurance and aerobic: Boost cardiovascular fitness and stamina with sustained physical activity.
• Functional training: Mimic real-life movements to improve everyday functionality.
• Isometric exercises: Strengthen muscles without joint movement by exerting static force.
• Core stabilization: Target the core muscles to improve stability and support the spine.
• Postural correction: Correct poor posture and promote proper alignment.
• Coordination & motor control: Enhance coordination, balance, and precise muscle control.
• Neuro-muscular re-education: Help retrain and restore proper muscle and movement patterns.

As a Post-operative Measure

As a trustworthy post-operative rehabilitation process, our therapeutic exercises focus on promoting recovery, restoring strength, and regaining functional abilities. These exercises may include gentle range of motion movements, progressive resistance training, functional movements, balance and stability exercises, as well as cardiovascular conditioning.

Therapeutic Exercise in Cardio Respiratory Condition

Therapeutic exercise can be helpful in cardio respiratory conditions. It can improve cardiovascular fitness, enhance lung capacity, and increase overall endurance. Customized exercise programs can be designed to manage and improve symptoms, enhance functional capacity, and support the overall well-being of individuals.

The complications of therapeutic exercise are mainly related to poor technique that contributes to acute injury or decline in function. When performed correctly, it is extremely rare to experience any ill side-effects from therapeutic exercise.

The FITT Model

When we walk you through the entire process, we strictly follow the international standard – FIIT.

• F- frequency
• I – Intensity
• T- Time
• T- Type

Therapeutic Exercises Fall into 3 Streams –

• Endurance training
• Resistance training
• Flexibility training

All new patients should be thoroughly evaluated by a licensed and experienced doctor, with special attention paid to any preexisting conditions or risk factors.

How We Assess Your Requirements?

Our therapists first assess the type of therapeutic exercise an individual needs through a comprehensive evaluation. We consider factors such as the patient’s medical history, current degree of condition, functional limitations, goals, and physical abilities.

Physical assessments, range of motion tests, strength measurements, and functional movement analysis are performed. Based on the gathered information, our therapists determine the appropriate exercises to address specific needs, promote healing, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical function.

The exercises are tailored to the individual’s surgical procedure, rehabilitation goals, and guided by our healthcare team to ensure safe and effective recovery. For more information, please give us a call.