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Introduction | == Introduction == | ||
When considering exercise prescription in physiotherapy practice, it is important to understand the difference between therapeutic exercise and general exercise. General exercise is essentially a “work out”. It is exercise for wellness, overall health, appearance, fun, leisure etc.<ref name=":0">Jackson R. Therapeutic Exercise Course. Physioplus. 2022.</ref> | |||
Therapeutic exercise is specifically for individuals who have a physical problem / impairment, which is often painful.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
“Therapeutic exercise is distinguishable from other forms of recreation because it is a purposeful, body-building activity, often prescribed by experts [...], drawing on their knowledge of bodily function to engage in a powerful form of anatomo-politics”.<ref>Nicholls D, Jachyra P, Gibson BE, Fusco C, Setchell J. Keep fit: marginal ideas in contemporary therapeutic exercise. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. 2018;10(4):400-11. </ref> | |||
Rehabilitation professionals must be able to assess, analyse, and determine what is going on to cause a client’s pain or impairment. Exercises are then prescribed in order to address deficits in:<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* Mobility / flexibility | |||
* Strength and power | |||
* Neuromuscular control | |||
* Muscular endurance | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Physioplus Content]] | [[Category:Physioplus Content]] | ||
[[Category:Course Pages]] | [[Category:Course Pages]] | ||
[[Category:Exercise Therapy]] | [[Category:Exercise Therapy]] | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 12 March 2022
Top Contributors - Jess Bell, Wanda van Niekerk and Kim Jackson
Introduction[edit | edit source]
When considering exercise prescription in physiotherapy practice, it is important to understand the difference between therapeutic exercise and general exercise. General exercise is essentially a “work out”. It is exercise for wellness, overall health, appearance, fun, leisure etc.[1]
Therapeutic exercise is specifically for individuals who have a physical problem / impairment, which is often painful.[1]
“Therapeutic exercise is distinguishable from other forms of recreation because it is a purposeful, body-building activity, often prescribed by experts [...], drawing on their knowledge of bodily function to engage in a powerful form of anatomo-politics”.[2]
Rehabilitation professionals must be able to assess, analyse, and determine what is going on to cause a client’s pain or impairment. Exercises are then prescribed in order to address deficits in:[1]
- Mobility / flexibility
- Strength and power
- Neuromuscular control
- Muscular endurance
