Therapeutic Exercise: Improving Body Movement and Overall Health
Therapeutic Exercise is a powerful and effective technique that can improve or prevent body impairments and optimize overall health. It is a cornerstone of many rehabilitation programs and involves the systematic body movement prescribed under a plan customized to each person based on their needs and actual mobility. In this article, we will explore the uses and types of therapeutic exercise, and how it can benefit you.
Uses of Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise involves the whole human body but focuses particularly on its nervous system, joints, muscles, and ligaments. It is used to treat specific problems such as injuries, lesser muscular or skeletal function, flexibility, and loss of strength. Athletes often use these types of exercises to improve their performance, and patients who have gone through accidents or recent surgeries also benefit from them.
Therapeutic Exercise is also very common in the case of conditions such as strokes as they often end up in a restriction of the body’s movement. It is great not just to improve body movement but also pain, prevent injuries (example, people in sports) and managing lung and heart disease.
Types of Therapeutic Exercise
There are many types of therapeutic exercise that can be used to improve or prevent body impairments and optimize overall health. Each type of exercise targets specific areas of the body and has a unique purpose and practice. From strength improvement exercises to cardio and respiratory exercises, therapeutic exercise is a powerful and effective technique that can help improve overall function and mobility. In this section, we will explore each type of therapeutic exercise in more detail and explain their purpose and practice.
Strength Improvement Exercise
This type of exercise focuses on building muscle strength and mass. It involves performing exercises that target specific muscle groups, such as lifting weights or using resistance bands. The purpose of this type of exercise is to increase muscle strength and mass, which can help improve overall function and reduce the risk of injury.
Range of Motion Improvement Exercise
This type of exercise aims to increase the range of motion of joints. It involves performing exercises that stretch and move the joints through their full range of motion, such as stretching or using specific exercises to improve joint mobility. The purpose of this type of exercise is to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness or pain.
Flexibility Exercises
This type of exercise focuses on increasing flexibility and is particularly useful for people who have stiff or tight muscles. It involves performing exercises that stretch the muscles and increase their flexibility, such as yoga or Pilates. The purpose of this type of exercise is to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury.
Balance and Proprioception or Orientation
This type of exercise aims to improve balance and coordination. It involves performing exercises that challenge your balance and coordination, such as standing on one foot or using a balance board. The purpose of this type of exercise is to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.
Vertigo and Dizziness Exercises
These exercises help improve balance and reduce dizziness and vertigo. It involves performing exercises that target the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. The purpose of this type of exercise is to improve balance and reduce the symptoms of dizziness and vertigo.
Functional Mobility
This type of exercise aims to improve overall mobility, making it easier for people to perform everyday activities. It involves performing exercises that mimic everyday movements, such as squatting or lifting objects. The purpose of this type of exercise is to improve overall mobility and function.
Cardio and Respiratory Exercises
These exercises help improve cardiovascular and respiratory function. It involves performing exercises that increase heart rate and breathing, such as running or cycling. The purpose of this type of exercise is to improve cardiovascular and respiratory function, which can help improve overall health and reduce the risk of disease.
Customized Exercise Therapy
We use tools such as foam rollers, dumbbells, weights, resistance bands, treadmills or even bikes for these exercises. However, we customize your exercise therapy to your needs and body. So, what someone else with a similar problem used may not be what is prescribed to you. Our team ensures that your plan is specific to your body, injury, and overall health.
