What Is Therapeutic Exercise?
Therapeutic exercise is a structured, individualized program of movements designed to restore strength, flexibility, mobility, and function. At Spinal Connection Rehab & Wellness Center in North Miami Beach, it may be part of a rehabilitation-oriented care plan after an evaluation.
What therapeutic exercise involves
Therapeutic exercise uses planned, guided movements to help restore physical function and reduce pain. The American Physical Therapy Association lists therapeutic exercise among the core interventions used to help people recover from and prevent injury and improve movement.
Why it matters after an injury
After an injury or accident, muscles and joints can lose strength and range of motion. A structured exercise program, guided by a provider, can help you regain function at a pace appropriate to your situation. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that supervised exercise and manual therapy are core to physical therapy.
Therapeutic exercise at the clinic
The clinic offers therapeutic exercise as part of its rehabilitation-oriented services. An evaluation helps determine what exercises may be appropriate and how they fit with other care such as chiropractic adjustment or physiotherapy.
Therapeutic exercise after an auto accident
After an auto accident, regaining strength and mobility can be an important part of recovery. The clinic combines chiropractic care with rehabilitation-oriented services under one roof. An evaluation can help determine what may be appropriate for your situation.
Common questions
Do I need to do exercises at home?
Depending on your care plan, your provider may recommend exercises to do at home between visits. Follow the guidance you are given.
Is therapeutic exercise the same as going to the gym?
Therapeutic exercise is individualized and guided by a provider to address your specific needs. It is different from a general gym routine.
Can therapeutic exercise help after an accident?
When appropriate, therapeutic exercise can help restore strength and mobility after an injury. An evaluation can help determine what is right for you.
