Physical therapy is an approach centered on exercise therapy for patients with orthopedic disorders, cerebrovascular disorders, postoperative surgery, respiratory disorders, cardiac disorders, etc., with the goal of returning them to their homes and workplaces. In addition to exercise therapy, physical therapy, plantar plate therapy, and other therapies are also incorporated as needed to solve problems.
Exercise Therapy
What do you think of when you hear the word “exercise therapy”?
Exercise and treatment!? … Injuries and illnesses seem to get worse with exercise…
Exercise therapy is one of the pillars of rehabilitation, in which we use various techniques and methods to approach patients who have difficulty moving their bodies due to injury or disease (stiff joints, lack of strength, difficulty standing, etc.) in order to help them reach their individual goals.
For example, we look at the patient’s posture and walking style, and observe the patient’s overall movement, not just the part of the body that is actually in pain. We then create and provide a program that we believe is most appropriate for the patient by looking for the causes of the main symptoms. The cause of symptoms can be related to pain, range of joint movement, strength, sensation and ability to balance. Exercise therapy is used to help patients move with as much ease and as little strain as possible.
However, not all injuries and diseases can be improved by exercise therapy. Therefore, we may recommend the use of tools (such as a cane) or social resources such as long-term care insurance to assist the patient.
It is very important that the patient and rehabilitation staff work together in exercise therapy. It is not an easy program, but it is important to understand one’s own physical condition, correctly understand the methods and objectives of exercise, and enjoy the exercise therapy together with our staff!
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