Effective and Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Programs in Chicago

The primary goal of physical therapy is to recover strength, flexibility, and function. In most cases, therapeutic exercise is an important component of the rehabilitation process. Therapeutic exercises involve movement of the body to facilitate recovery from limitations often associated with nerve, muscle, and/or joint problems.

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:

  1. Range of motion exercises
  2. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
  3. Isometric exercises
  4. Isotonic resistance exercises
  5. Isokinetic exercises
  6. Manual resistive exercises
  7. 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 team of skilled physical therapists will guide you through each exercise, ensuring that you perform them safely and effectively. With our help, you can achieve a faster and more complete recovery, and get back to the activities you love. Contact Function 1st Physical Therapy in Chicago today to schedule your appointment with one of our physical therapists and start your journey toward improved health and wellness.

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