Role of exercise therapy in Physiotherapy management

Exercise therapy or increased Physical activity has so many benefits in general population.

Some of them include the below:

1. It controls weight

2. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases

3. Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes

4. Reduces the risk of some type of cancers

5. It helps to strengthen the muscles and bones,

6. It reduces the risk of falls and

7. It improves mental health and well being.

 

Because of the above, exercise is one of the most important part of treatment in Physiotherapy. Exercise therapy brings successful outcomes for patients with various musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions and cardio respiratory conditions. There are different types of exercise. Some of them are specific to the phase of healing or the intensity of problem or symptoms. Some times the exercise is carried out in the water, utilizing the properties of water. This is called as hydrotherapy.  It is also proven that exercise is good for improved pain control. Some of the other benefits of exercise in therapy are increased flexibility, strength, cardiovascular endurance (Aerobic exercises), joint sensation (proprioception exercises), balance and postural re-education or correction. Exercise also improves your general health and mobility.

ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN EXERCISE THERAPY

Your Physiotherapist will be able to prescribe you the right kind of exercises depending on your problem and goals. Certain kind of exercises are initially done with your Physiotherapist’s supervision especially in the acute phase. Your physiotherapist will prescribe home exercise program after the assessment based on your problems. Always make sure that you follow the instructions correctly while performing the exercise. Too little exercise is not beneficial where as too much can some times aggravate the problem. It is quite normal to feel mild pain while performing the exercise. But if the pain gets worse or stays for longer periods of time stop the exercise and make an appointment with your Physiotherapist the next day. Your Physio can review the exercise with you. And in that process, can assess if you need any correction in how you perform the exercise. Or make suggestions to modify the exercise if needed.

Exercise Therapy is very important in all the 3 Phases of your treatment, they are the reduction of the problem, recovery of function and maintenance of the reduction.

Immediate Help through Physiotherapy for Exercises:

Do you want to learn the best hip and leg stretches? Want to know what are some of the bad hip exercises? How about some sore hip stretching exercises?

Do you want to assess if you are doing the stretches for lower back correctly?

At Curezone Physiotherapy, our expert therapists aim to improve strength and flexibility through targeted stretches, customized pain relief exercises and other routines to bring you back to wellness. If you are looking for the best physio NEAR ME to learn the exercises and stretches that help with range of motion, look no further! We aim to be YOUR best physiotherapist in Mississauga and Oakville areas, and are here and ready to teach you the best exercises.

We welcome you to call us or click below to book an appointment with one of our expert physiotherapists to let us immediately start teaching you the right way to do exercises.

Mississauga:

Physiotherapy Clinic Mississauga – Curezone Physiotherapy, Heartland Mississauga.

Physiotherapy Clinic Erin Mills – Curezone Physiotherapy, Erin Mills Mississauga.

Oakville:

Physiotherapy Clinic Oakville – Curezone Physiotherapy, Burloak Oakville.