What is exercise Rehabilitation?

Ten to twenty years ago, a person experiencing back pain would most commonly be advised bed rest, and immobilization of the back. Research wihin the past 10 years has shown that inactivity weakens the muscles that support the spine, and if continued too long, can prolong recovery or even make certain conditions worse.

Exercise, on the other hand increases muscle flexibility and strength and promotes healing by increasing blood flow to the injured site. Healthy muscles provide protection to bones and joints. People who suffer from lower back pain are often encouraged to help their own recovery through excercise and physical therapy, but are seldom given the knowledge and tools needed to accomplish this. The role of a Registered Kinesiologist is to provide and individualized exercise program while educating the patient on executing these exercises with the proper technique. This plan in conjunction with treatments will ensure a successful recovery. One of the most crucial parts of a successful treatment plan is what the patient does outside of the clinic. Motivating patients to become active in their care at Active Health & Wellness is essential to full recovery. That is why Exercise Rehabilitation is a key element of our treatment approach.

Top 3 Reasons to See A Physical Therapist

1. To get relief from Pain.
2. To develop an individualized exercise program.
3. To learn proper exercise technique and ways to give muscular protection to bone and joint structure.

One on One Programs Available:

Core Stability Training: specifically targets the smaller and deeper lumbar spine and trunk muscles. The aim of core stability training is to effectively recruit these smaller postural intrinsic muscles and then learn to control the position of the lumbar spine during dynamic movements. 80% of all people will have a low back condition some time in their life. A weakened core is a major contributing factor to low back injuries.

Injury Rehabilitation/Post Surgical Rehab: Exercise is a vital part of the rehabilitation process for most injuries. Exercises are included in rehabilitation programs to ensure the injury site returns to a fully functional state and/or to ensure that the original cause to the injury is eliminated.

Golf Conditioning/Rehabilitation: While golf equipment and advice proliferates, one of the most important success factors can't be found at the pro shop. When you consider the spinal rotation that goes into a golf swing and the fact that the speed of the club reaches 160 kph its easy to understand golf puts significant amount of biomechanical strain on the body. Our custom golf conditioning program can improve your game without the pain!

Personal Training: Personal Trainers are certified coaches who ensure that you achieve and maintain your personal fitness goals. They will educate, inspire, support, coach, motivate and advise you on how to work out safely and efficiently. Whatever your personal health/fitness goals may be we can guide you there successfully with a customized program for you.

Fall Prevention for Seniors: Injuries from falls are significant among the elderly population, and the risk only increases with increasing age. One third of independently living Canadians over 65 will fall at least once in a year, and 25% of those falls will cause serious injuries. This program will help evaluate the patient's stability, strength and balance. We will teach you how to put your best foot forward!