The main aim of physical therapy is to restore power, agility, and functionality. In the majority of situations, therapeutic activity plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation journey. Such exercises require body movements to promote healing from the impediments commonly linked to nerve, muscle, or joint issues.
Therapeutic exercises is used to help people in need of:
- Help with walking again
- To improve circulation
- To improve joint motion
- To improve balance
- To relax tight muscles
- To release shortened or scarred tissue
- To improve balance
- To recover strength & power
- To recover complex coordinated (sports-related) movements
- For cardiorespiratory condition
Types of Therapeutic Exercises
There are different types of therapeutic exercises that we provide based on our detailed assessment of your condition and your rehab goals. Physical therapists are experts at providing appropriate progressive therapeutic exercise programs for a given condition and where you are in the recovery process. By varying frequency, intensity, and resistance, treatment goals can be achieved in an optimal timeframe.
Here is a partial list of therapeutic exercises that may be appropriate for you:
- Range of motion exercises
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Isometric exercises
- Isotonic resistance exercises
- Isokinetic exercises
- Manual resistive exercises
- Aerobic/endurance exercises
Therapeutic exercise is often an important component of a comprehensive treatment plan. The key is customizing the plan for your specific needs.
Our squad of Dunning’s therapeutic exercise specialists and top-tier physical therapists will supervise your workout, ensuring you execute them in a secure and efficient manner. By partnering with us, you can expect a quicker and more thorough recovery, and return to the pursuits you cherish. Reach out to Function 1st Physical Therapy today to book your session with our adept physical therapists and embark on your path to better health and well-being.
