Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Exercise
Exercises correct posture, strengthen muscles, provide flexibility, and increase strength and aerobic capacity.
Exercise program is exclusively planned by a physical therapist according to the needs and dysfunctions of the patient. Physical therapist teaches planned exercises to the patient and ensures that the patient does these exercises correctly under his/her supervision. Doing the exercises correctly is essential for reduction of pain as well as the patient’s safety.
Exercise therapy can be divided into 2 as preventive exercise and therapeutic exercise.
- Preventive Exercise: It is a tailor- made exercise program in order to protect the individual's physical functions, prevent injuries, and ensure general wellbeing and fitness.
- Therapeutic Exercise: It is applied to relieve pain and treat physical dysfunctions such as muscle weakness, limited joint mobility, wrong posture, balance and gait disorders.
Exercise Treatment Methods
- Muscle -strengthening exercises
- Stretching exercises
- Aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, etc.)
- Pilates exercises
- Balance and coordination training
- walking exercises
- Relaxation exercises
- Breathing exercises