What is Exercise Therapy and is it for Me?
Exercise Therapy is usually a personalized plan drawn up by
a licensed professional (a doctor or physical therapist, among others)
with the aim of restoring the patient to health and preventing further
ailments. It prescribes the specific type of exercises to be
performed as well as the frequency and duration of each activity.
Exercise Therapy is, in effect, a group of procedures designed to
rehabilitate or return as normal a function as possible to the afflicted
individual. Various forms of exercise therapy exist in the world
today and are used to treat numerous medical conditions that include
arthritis, spinal injuries and back pain and a host of other problems.
Exercise Therapy on Land and in the Water
Water Therapy is one such important discipline and is most often
used to alleviate back pain and strengthen muscles by performing
exercises within a pool or body of water. Not all exercise
therapy need be prescribed by a doctor however, and gentle exercises
can be undertaken or more vigorous supervised training such as Aquarobics
can be performed. Exercise Therapy can also take the form of a normal
training regime designed to stimulate the muscles and blood flow
within the body. Circulation therapy, especially as it pertains
to the feet, can be facilitated by exercises performed on pedal
machines, many of which are simple, yet effective devices that can
be bought and used in the privacy and comfort of your own home;
you need not even go to the gym. We carry an extensive range of
foot care products, so take a moment to browse the listings.
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