Exercise Programs
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Strengthening
Strengthening exercises are used to increase the capacity of a specific group of muscles to perform correct body movements and unload forces on the associated joints. Overloading muscle groups via certain exercises increases its strength and muscle growth. Weak muscles increase the likelihood of injury to the associated tissues and joints they attach to. Conditioning muscles appropriately can also work to decrease energy expenditure as strengthened muscles work more efficiently and effectively.
Whether you have obtained a sporting injury, recently had surgery, or suffer from back or neck pain, strengthening is an imperative part of the recovery process.
Balance/Proprioception
Proprioception is about being able to recognise where certain parts of your body are in space, which can be more difficult to grasp than people realise. When you obtain an injury, your joints may feel unstable; even to the point where it seems they could ‘give out’ on you. Our proprioception and balance exercises are designed to restore control over your body in a subconscious state. Subconscious proprioception is crucial in everyday life, and even more so when playing sport i.e. kicking a football. Our physiotherapists will work with you to improve your balance using a tailored exercise plan.
Core Stability
Many people do not realise, but core strength and stability plays an imperative role in supporting, controlling and moving your lower spine and pelvis. Spines are incredibly unstable by nature – without muscular support, your spine would literally fall on top of itself. Suffering from back pain results in your major core stability muscles disengaging, which can lead to chronic pain and increase the risk of further injury.
Our physiotherapists will retrain your core to reactivate support to the spine using a tailored treatment and exercise plan. We will also advise you of steps you can take beyond treatment that will help to maintain core strength, and improve quality of life!
Stretching
Stretching is important both prior to completing exercise, and during rehabilitation after an injury. If you have suffered an injury, it is likely that your joint, muscle or connective tissue will heal in a shortened pattern, which can subsequently lead to loss of movement, sharp pains, and increase the potential of an injury reoccurring.
Passive and active stretching of muscles and connective tissue promotes flexibility, and can improve the range of motion of your joints. Our physiotherapists can help you integrate stretching into your exercise or recovery routine, as a means of improving performance and preventing future injury.
Used to treat
Sport Injuries
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Headaches
Arthritis
Strain
Post-Operative
Joint Pain
