Rehabilitation/Exercise Prescription
After sustaining an injury or undergoing an orthopaedic surgery, exercise is crucial for the recovery process. Evidence shows that those who undertake a comprehensive rehabilitation program including exercise tend to have better long-term results.
Under the guidance of a qualified physiotherapist at AW Physio, you can engage in exercise more confidently, which can allow you to reach your goals quicker and with less risk of reinjury.
Exercise Therapy Services
Physiotherapy is more than just massage and joint mobilisations. Exercise therapy, as prescribed by a physiotherapist, is a structured and individualised approach to rehabilitation and injury prevention. It involves specific physical activities designed to restore movement and improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall function. Exercise programs are tailored to address a patient’s unique needs and goals, whether recovering from injury or surgery, managing chronic conditions, or enhancing mobility and quality of life. This evidence-based therapy can help reduce pain, prevent future injuries, and promote long-term physical well-being through guided movement and progressive loading.
Benefits of Exercise for Recovery
Improved Strength and Muscle Function
Resistance and functional exercises can restore muscle strength, preventing atrophy and improving mobility. Muscle mass and strength can decrease quickly and significantly after a period of non-use, as well as in later stages of life. Improved strength is especially protective of re-injury and loss of function.
Better Joint Mobility
Range of motion (ROM) exercises can reduce stiffness and restore normal movement, which often occurs post-surgery or after a prolonged period of overprotecting an injury site. Better joint mobility makes movements easier, more efficient, and less painful
Reduced Pain and Swelling
Often times, people are hesitant to engage in physical activity when they’re in pain; however, this can be a great way to reduce pain levels and swelling. Appropriate exercises help “turn down” pain signals in the body, allowing you to achieve more movement with less discomfort; so much that we often say, “Movement is medicine!”
Faster Recovery
Exercise stimulates blood flow and tissue remodeling, promoting faster healing of muscles, tendons, and bones. People will often be surprised at how soon post injury or surgery they can start to move and exercise again.
Take the first step towards a healthier, more active life. Experience the difference of personalised physiotherapy care!
