Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise: Difference between revisions

No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 19: Line 19:
* Neuromuscular control
* Neuromuscular control
* Muscular endurance
* Muscular endurance
'''Why include therapeutic exercise in a treatment plan?'''
Much research exists to support the use of exercise in clinical practice:<ref>Maestroni L, Read P, Bishop C, Papadopoulos K, Suchomel TJ, Comfort P et al. The benefits of strength training on musculoskeletal system health: practical applications for interdisciplinary care. Sports Med. 2020;50(8):1431-50. </ref><ref>Prall J, Ross M. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6509454/ The management of work-related musculoskeletal injuries in an occupational health setting: the role of the physical therapist]. ''J Exerc Rehabil''. 2019;15(2):193-9. </ref><ref>Lin I, Wiles L, Waller R, Goucke R, Nagree Y, Gibberd M et al. [https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/2/79.full What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review]. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(2):79-86. </ref><ref>Bielecki JE, Tadi P. Therapeutic Exercise. [Updated 2021 Sep 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555914/</ref>
* Research supports the use of exercise intervention for long-term changes versus manual therapy alone
* Exercise is supported over any other therapeutic intervention
* Exercise interventions enable individuals to self-manage their symptoms<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 00:09, 13 March 2022

Original Editor - Jess Bell based on the course by Richard Jackson
Top Contributors - Jess Bell, Wanda van Niekerk and Kim Jackson
This article or area is currently under construction and may only be partially complete. Please come back soon to see the finished work! (13/03/2022)

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

Why include therapeutic exercise in a treatment plan?

Much research exists to support the use of exercise in clinical practice:[3][4][5][6]

  • Research supports the use of exercise intervention for long-term changes versus manual therapy alone
  • Exercise is supported over any other therapeutic intervention
  • Exercise interventions enable individuals to self-manage their symptoms[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jackson R. Therapeutic Exercise Course. Physioplus. 2022.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Maestroni L, Read P, Bishop C, Papadopoulos K, Suchomel TJ, Comfort P et al. The benefits of strength training on musculoskeletal system health: practical applications for interdisciplinary care. Sports Med. 2020;50(8):1431-50.
  4. ↑ Prall J, Ross M. The management of work-related musculoskeletal injuries in an occupational health setting: the role of the physical therapist. J Exerc Rehabil. 2019;15(2):193-9.
  5. ↑ Lin I, Wiles L, Waller R, Goucke R, Nagree Y, Gibberd M et al. What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(2):79-86.
  6. ↑ Bielecki JE, Tadi P. Therapeutic Exercise. [Updated 2021 Sep 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555914/
Retrieved from "https://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php?title=Introduction_to_Therapeutic_Exercise&oldid=297467"