Our focus is to teach our patients how to take control of their condition through appropriate self care strategies and rehabilitative exercises. Exercise and movement is important because it helps deliver essential nutrients to the discs, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints, helping to repair the injured structures. Similarly, exercise helps keep the body healthy, flexible, and strong which will decrease the likelihood of further injury as well as future episodes of pain.
We have an exercise and rehabilitation facility with many pieces of equipment including:
Upper and lower body exercise cycles
Weight training machines
Free weights
Gym / Physio balls
Thera-Band® and tubing
Balance / Proprioception equipment (rocker & wobble boards, Airex ® Balance Pads, etc.)
We teach individualized rehabilitation programs which generally includes the following components:
Therapeutic Exercises and Stretches:
Exercise programs are customized for each condition and are utilized to strengthen, stabilize, and/or stretch the affected area(s) to restore normal pain-free range of motion and proper muscle balance. Special attention is paid to sports and job-related activities that may require specific training techniques or protocols.
Postural, Balance, and Coordination Correction (aka Neuromuscular Reeducation):
Proper body alignment and coordination can be facilitated through postural exercises, proprioception (self-awareness) training, and/or behavior modification.
Home Exercise Program:
Every effort is made to teach each patient a concise and appropriate home exercise and/or stretching program individualized for their condition. Most home exercises can be performed with minimal equipment, such as floor stabilization training, band/tubing resistance exercises, and walking or biking. We also educate our patients about proper body mechanics as well as ergonomic and lifestyle changes necessary to prevent recurrence of their discomfort.