We adopt a biopsychosocial approach with emphasis on collaboration, education and empowerment providing a set of collaborative goals based on meaningful activities. Our exercise rehabilitation programs optimise function and healthy re-engagement in work, everyday and sporting activities.
What is Exercise Rehabilitation?
Exercise rehab, short for exercise rehabilitation, refers to a structured and supervised program of exercises designed to aid in the recovery, rehabilitation and
improvement of physical function following an injury, surgery, or a medical condition.
It involves the use of specific exercises and movement therapies to restore strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and overall physical fitness.
The primary goal of exercise rehab is to optimize functional ability and quality of life. It is commonly used in various healthcare settings, including physical therapy clinics, sports medicine centres and rehabilitation facilities.
Exercise rehab programs are typically tailored to the individuals specific needs, considering their injury or condition, overall health, fitness level and treatment goals. The duration and intensity of exercise rehab will vary depending on the individuals specific needs and the nature of their condition.
What does it involve?
Exercise rehab may involve a combination of different exercises and techniques,
including:
1. Range of motion exercises: These exercises focus on improving joint mobility
and flexibility.
2. Strengthening exercises: Targeted exercises to rebuild muscle strength and
improve overall muscular function.
3. Cardiovascular exercises: Activities that promote cardiovascular fitness and
endurance, such as walking, cycling, or swimming.
4. Balance and coordination exercises: Exercises to enhance stability,
coordination, and postural control.
5. Functional training: Specific exercises that mimic everyday movements to
improve the ability to perform daily activities.
6. Proprioceptive exercises: Activities that enhance proprioception, which is the
bodies sense of position and movement.
7. Neuromuscular re-education: Techniques that help retrain the muscles and
nervous system to restore optimal movement patterns.
The exercise rehab program is typically supervised by a qualified healthcare professional, such as an Osteopath, who can assess the individuals condition,
progress, and make necessary adjustments to the exercise program. They also provide guidance on proper technique, monitor for any signs of pain or discomfort, and ensure a safe and effective rehabilitation process.
At OLA Osteopathy & Sports Medicine we use exercise for a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, neurological disorders, chronic pain conditions, sporting injuries, workplace injuries, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), fibromyalgia, arthritis and many more.
