Yes, in addition to your in-clinic sessions, our physiotherapists may design a home exercise program to perform at home that can further help you in your rehabilitation.
Exercise Therapy
Conditions we treat
Calf Pain
Interventions specifically designed to treat calf pain while also improving lower limb function and overall well-being are essential
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Interventions specifically designed to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome while also promoting wrist health and overall well-being are essential.
Elbow Pain
Personalized treatment plans to reduce elbow pain, with the goals of increasing joint mobility and decreasing discomfort.
Groin Pain
Personalised treatment for groyne pain with an emphasis on rehabilitation and the relief of uncomfortable symptoms.
Hamstring Tightness
Interventions specifically designed to relieve hamstring tightness while also enhancing flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being are essential.
Knee Pain
Innovative treatments for knee pain that also promote joint health and help patients achieve their highest possible level of knee function.
Lower Back Pain
Interventions specifically designed to treat back pain while also enhancing spine health and general well-being are called for.
Neck Pain
Interventions that are specifically designed to treat neck pain by addressing the underlying disorders, with the goals of improving mobility and decreasing discomfort.
Postnatal Back Pain
Interventions that are specifically designed to treat Postnatal Back Pain by addressing the underlying disorders, with the goals of improving mobility and decreasing discomfort.
Sciatica Treatment
Interventions that are specifically designed for Sciatica Treatment by addressing the underlying disorders, with the goals of improving mobility and decreasing discomfort.
Shoulder Pain
Treatments to the utmost precision can help alleviate shoulder pain while also improving shoulder flexibility and function.
What is Exercise Therapy?
What is Exercise Therapy?
Exercise therapy, which is also called therapeutic exercise, is a type of physical therapy in which a prescribed program of exercises and physical activities is used to treat various musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, joint pains, and other related conditions. It also helps patients regain strength and mobility and improve coordination while supporting overall general fitness.
Exercise therapy programs are typically designed by an experienced healthcare professional such as an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or certified physical trainer.
Benefits of Exercise Therapy:
Exercise therapy offers various benefits for maintaining general physical health such as:
- Increased Muscle Strength: Exercise therapy helps improve overall physical performance and lowers the risk of injury by increasing muscle flexibility and strength.
- Improved Muscles and Joints Flexibility: Performing stretching exercises regularly increases the range of movement and flexibility in the joints. This as a result reduces muscular stiffness which helps maintain the ability to function independently.
- Pain Management: Exercise therapy is effective in reducing pain which is associated with several diseases including joint disorders, headaches, back pain, and arthritis. It reduces inflammation and facilitates pain management by increasing blood flow to the injured area.
Benefits of Exercise Therapy:
Exercise therapy offers various benefits for maintaining general physical health such as:
- Increased Muscle Strength: Exercise therapy helps improve overall physical performance and lowers the risk of injury by increasing muscle flexibility and strength.
- Improved Muscles and Joints Flexibility: Â Performing stretching exercises regularly increases the range of movement and flexibility in the joints. This as a result reduces muscular stiffness which helps maintain the ability to function independently.
- Pain Management: Â Exercise therapy is effective in reducing pain which is associated with several diseases including joint disorders, headaches, back pain, and arthritis. It reduces inflammation and facilitates pain management by increasing blood flow to the injured area.
- Improved Balance and Control: Exercise therapy allows you to perform a variety of daily tasks easily and effectively such as walking, climbing stairs, jogging, or playing sports. It strengthens your core muscles and joints allowing you to better control your body’s movements.Â
- Balance and Coordination: Â One of the main advantages of exercise therapy is improved balance and coordination, which lowers your risk of falling significantly. Falls are a common source of concern especially for older persons or patients with arthritis or chronic joints conditions.
Benefits of Exercise Therapy:
Exercise therapy offers various benefits for maintaining general physical health such as:
- Increased Muscle Strength: Exercise therapy helps improve overall physical performance and lowers the risk of injury by increasing muscle flexibility and strength.
- Improved Muscles and Joints Flexibility: Â Performing stretching exercises regularly increases the range of movement and flexibility in the joints. This as a result reduces muscular stiffness which helps maintain the ability to function independently.
- Pain Management: Â Exercise therapy is effective in reducing pain which is associated with several diseases including joint disorders, headaches, back pain, and arthritis. It reduces inflammation and facilitates pain management by increasing blood flow to the injured area.
- Improved Balance and Control: Exercise therapy allows you to perform a variety of daily tasks easily and effectively such as walking, climbing stairs, jogging, or playing sports. It strengthens your core muscles and joints allowing you to better control your body’s movements.Â
- Balance and Coordination: Â One of the main advantages of exercise therapy is improved balance and coordination, which lowers your risk of falling significantly. Falls are a common source of concern especially for older persons or patients with arthritis or chronic joints conditions.
- Improved Balance and Control: Exercise therapy allows you to perform a variety of daily tasks easily and effectively such as walking, climbing stairs, jogging, or playing sports. It strengthens your core muscles and joints allowing you to better control your body’s movements.Â
- Balance and Coordination: One of the main advantages of exercise therapy is improved balance and coordination, which lowers your risk of falling significantly. Falls are a common source of concern especially for older persons or patients with arthritis or chronic joints conditions.
What is the Main Purpose of Exercise Therapy?
What is the Main Purpose of Exercise Therapy?
The main purpose of exercise therapy is to treat and manage various medical conditions, encourage healing, and improve physical performance through focused physical programs. Some other purposes are:
- Reduce the side effects of inactivity
- To increase the range of motion
- Muscle strengthening
- To relax stiff fascia, tendons, and muscles
- Strengthening coordination
- Increased flexibility
- To become more balanced
What Type of Therapy is Exercise?
Exercise is a type of therapy that involves various movements and physical activities, to improve strength, and function, and prevent discomfort. Your therapist can add exercise therapy to your treatment plan if you are receiving physiotherapy for a chronic condition or an injury. They can also combine other techniques such as manual therapy, electrotherapy, or ultrasound therapy to get more effective and fast results.
Examples of Exercise Therapy:
Exercise therapy includes a combination of various workouts which are designed to target particular musculoskeletal conditions. Some of them include:
- Strengthening Exercises: It strengthen the body in different ways to help manage overall body function. Based on the patient’s condition and progress, the physiotherapist determines whether an individual needs strengthening exercises which include equipment, weights, or resistance bands to improve muscle and bone movements.
- Flexibility Exercises: These are defined as low-density exercises as they involve slow and controlled movements of muscles which are performed in short intervals. This helps to lose stiff and tight muscles and improves the range of motion.Â
- Balancing Exercises: It helps people become more balanced with their hand-eye coordination. It is usually advised for those healing from injuries that affect their balance while walking, standing, or running.
- Aerobic Exercise: These include brisk walks, swimming, cycling, or a light set of different exercises that improve heart health and overall fitness.
When is Exercise Prescription Commonly Prescribed at Prime Physio Care?
At Prime Physio Care Clinic, exercise therapy is usually prescribed for the following reasons:
- Musculoskeletal conditions: Neck pain, back pain, joint pain, arthritis, or any injuries.
- Post Post-surgical rehabilitation: After surgery exercises to regain strength and mobility.
- Fall Prevention and Balancing: To strengthen muscles and joint flexibility.
Why Choose PPC?
Exercise therapy helps preserve mobility, improves quality of life, and reduces symptoms of chronic pain. If you ever feel hopeless or stuck in a situation, remember there are ways to take charge of your health.
At Prime Physio Care Clinic, we understand the importance of movement and how it affects our general health. Our clinic is equipped with all the latest and advanced machines to help you get the maximum results.Â
Our highly skilled and knowledgeable physical therapists are committed to developing individualized exercise training programs that meet your unique requirements and objectives. We collaborate closely with you to make sure you understand your condition and take an active role in your healing journey.
FAQs:
Yes, Athletes’ recovery from injuries highly relies on sports and exercise therapy programs. To help you heal more quickly and get back to your best performance level, our physiotherapists create treatment plans targeting your sport’s strength, flexibility, and balance needs.
Yes, research has shown that exercise therapy is highly effective in treating many disorders. It provides several advantages, such as better relief from pain, increased mobility, stronger muscles, and a healthier cardiovascular system.
Generally, physical therapy is a safe program with minimal risks. It is recommended to talk to your therapist if you feel any discomfort during your session or have any concerns regarding limitations and specific exercises.
Difference Between Exercise Therapy and Physical Therapy?
Exercise therapy in physiotherapy is a long-term process that progresses the body’s requirements according to how well it responds to such programs. Its main aim is to restore total body function through long-term training. It facilitates the process of rehabilitation and lays out an ongoing objective that can help patients effectively recover from an illness or injury.Â
Whereas, physical therapy is a short-term process that mainly focuses on restoring function and mobility in a specific area of pain and injury.Â