Rehabilitation and Exercise

After a period of suffering pain or immobility, rehabilitation and exercise are essential to help return the body to its normal condition and function.

Exercises are prescribed on an individual basis taking into account each person's level of pre-existing fitness.

Exercise and rehabilitation help to Optimise movement function Improve joint stability Increase joint range Increase muscle extensibility Increase muscle power Increase muscle endurance Decrease pain Decrease injury risk Decrease anxiety and depression Enhance performance Facilitate return to work / return to sport

Exercises are prescribed for injuries, from repetitive strain through sports injuries to post surgery and fractures. Rehabilitation programmes use various techniques including resistance training, cardiovascular training, sports specific training, plyometrics, balance work, swiss ball, pilates and yoga.