An injury or surgical procedure can set you back from your normal activities. Dealing with rib pain, back pain, or fibromyalgia makes it hard to live comfortably, but rehabilitative exercise can help.
At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jason Ablett offers rehabilitative exercise after auto injuries and for chronic issues like sciatica and degenerative disc disease. Dr. Ablett is a chiropractic specialist providing noninvasive treatments to get your back on your feet.
Rehabilitative exercise is a treatment we use to help people recover after an injury or surgery. It involves various exercises to strengthen the body, reduce pain, and improve overall functionality.
Many people think rehabilitative exercise is simply stretching, but it's much more. We tailor an exercise plan to your specific needs and goals to optimize recovery and improve your overall well-being.
The goal of rehabilitative exercise is to improve and enhance mobility, flexibility, balance, and range of motion when dealing with a chronic musculoskeletal condition or injury.
Rehabilitative exercise is a form of physical therapy that encompasses every aspect of the recovery process. It doesn't simply focus on stretching; instead, it aims to enhance the entire body and strengthen weak areas.
Stretching is one of the many components of rehabilitative exercise. We give you specific stretches to enhance flexibility and movement. Other essential aspects of rehabilitative exercise include:
Strength training is essential after an injury, surgery, or when living with a chronic musculoskeletal condition. The goal is to improve muscle strength around the problem area to support it and reduce pain.
We use a combination of body weight exercises and resistance bands or weights to improve overall strength.
Functional training mimics everyday tasks that you may struggle with after an injury. These movements may involve muscles that help you clean, put on clothing, or walk up the stairs.
Functional training is an essential aspect of rehabilitative exercise, as it improves the ability to perform activities of daily living.
Another critical aspect of rehabilitative exercise is balance. These exercises improve stability and balance, which prevents falls and strengthens the core muscles that help you stay steady during and after recovery.
Injuries, surgery, and conditions like osteoarthritis affect your range of motion and movement. We customize range-of-motion exercises to enhance mobility and help you perform everyday tasks as you heal.
Stability is crucial in preventing further injuries and falls. We provide stability and strength exercises that focus on problem areas to make you stronger.
Rehabilitative exercise has many benefits to your health and well-being, especially after an injury or when living with a chronic musculoskeletal condition. It helps you function better and recover quicker than other conservative measures alone.
It also helps reduce pain and improve endurance and strength, both of which are necessary to heal. You will also notice increased flexibility and coordination with rehabilitative exercise.
The most crucial benefit of rehabilitative exercise is re-injury prevention. The goal is to strengthen the body and improve balance to prevent further injury.
To learn more about our rehabilitative exercise program, call our office in Kirkland, Washington, today or request a consultation with Dr. Ablett on our website.
