People often experience loss of function following an injury or surgery. They may also unknowingly create additional problems for themselves by overcompensating or favoring the site. Functional Restoration and Retraining helps patients regain independence and reduce the risk of flare up in symptoms. Therapies are focused on exercises and education to help restore function and allow patients to resume normal activities at home, at work or on the playing field.
As trained professionals, we are able to break down functional tasks into their component parts and offer treatment accordingly. As we work with the patient, we give ongoing verbal and tactile cueing, adding increased challenge as he or she progresses.
The rehab process typically consists of:
- Measuring the individual’s function and limiting factors
- Identifying the physical demands required to restore function
- Developing a plan of care to obtain realistic functional goals
- Performing therapeutic activities
- Continually re-assessing to ensure functional gains are being made
Functional Activities (exercises or dynamic activities) center on improving balance, coordination and strength in multiple joints and for multi-directional movement. Examples are:
- Physioball training and stabilization
- Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization
- Step downs
- Squats
- Lifting
- Overhead reaching
- Plyometrics
- Posture activities and body mechanics
As with other therapies, education is a key element in returning patients to full health. Our goal is to teach patients how to incorporate these exercises into their everyday activities to help reduce fatigue and stress on their muscles, joints and soft tissues for a lifetime.
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