Exercise therapy may be prescribed during the course of your treatment. The focus of any exercise program can involve one or more of the following areas:
- Cardiovascular conditioning.
- Muscle and joint flexibility/range of motion training.
- Muscle strength and endurance training.
Improved cardiovascular aerobic conditioning means strengthening the heart, the most important muscle of the body, and improving circulation through the veins and arteries of the circulatory system. Examples of aerobic conditioning activities include walking, swimming, and biking. Designing an aerobic exercise program, based on the health of the patient, will improve cardiovascular conditioning.
Improved muscle and joint flexibility/range of motion is achieved through stretching exercises. Designing a stretching program, based on the health of the patient, will improve muscle and joint function.
Improved muscle strength and endurance is achieved through floor exercises, weight training and the use of exercise elastic tubing. Designing a muscle strength and endurance program, based on the health of the patient, will improve muscle and joint function.
Improved muscle and joint function will often alleviate or greatly reduce musculoskeletal pain, soreness, discomfort, and stiffness.