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Therapist’s Guide
Therapist's Guide
Personalized Exercise Plans
SoBrook Occupational Therapy will create personalized exercise plans tailored to your specific needs and goals. These exercises are designed to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance, helping you regain function and independence.
Some common recommended exercises include:
These exercises help improve joint flexibility, reduce stiffness, and prevent contractures, allowing you to move more freely and comfortably.
Building muscle strength is crucial for regaining functional abilities and preventing further injury. Strengthening exercises target specific muscle groups to improve overall strength and endurance.
Practicing everyday tasks such as dressing, cooking, and grooming helps improve independence and confidence in performing these activities. It is important to incorporate functional activities into your exercise routine to ensure that you can apply your newfound skills to real-life situations.
The Importance of Specific Exercises
As you progress, your exercises will adapt to support your recovery goals. Each exercise is tailored to promote healing and enhance overall well-being. By consistently following your personalized plan, you can speed up recovery and regain function more effectively.
Certain exercises, such as range of motion exercises, are essential for preventing complications such as joint stiffness and contractures, which can occur during periods of immobilization or decreased activity.
Strengthening exercises not only help rebuild muscle strength but also improve endurance and energy levels, enabling you to engage in activities you enjoy and maintain an active lifestyle.
Functional activities are designed to improve your ability to perform everyday tasks independently, reducing reliance on assistance and promoting a sense of accomplishment and autonomy.