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Therapeutic Exercise Dickinson, Killdeer, Richardton, ND

Therapeutic Exercise

Bonita A.

I thought I was facing another back surgery as the symptoms I had were comparable to the previous 2 surgeries. My therapist was able to help me using ultrasound and exercises. Before beginning treatment, I was unable to sleep due to pain in my right hip going down to my ankle. I could only walk a short distance—less than a block—could not climb stairs without pulling myself up, nor could I ride in a vehicle without increased pain. I am now pain-free, can walk without any trouble, climb stairs, and ride in a vehicle.

Justin S.

With therapy, the pain I was experiencing has greatly diminished. I am able to go back and do the everyday tasks and activities I used to enjoy. Workouts are getting better and with the therapy, I was able to use those exercises to help me get stronger and get back to normal.

Doug S.

After my surgery, my hip was sore and stiff with very limited range of motion. The different exercises made a noticeable difference after each visit. Tom was very knowledgeable and helpful on the do and don’t do actions to keep the progress moving forward. I would recommend your business to anybody I know.

Leon V.

First of all, it allowed me mental relief by identifying my injury as a muscle injury versus a spinal injury which allowed me to understand that normal activities were acceptable and my life would continue as normal without potential surgery and extended rehab. Second, it provided immediate relief from severe pain by using ultrasound, massage, and exercises designed to stretch and stimulate the affected area. The PT continued to increase the intensity of the activity to allow me to regain strength and confidence in her direction. She also set an exercise routine I can easily follow at home to expedite my recovery. I give thanks to the service.

Irene S.

Before I started at Therapy Solutions, I had severe pain in my hip, knee, foot, and groin area. With the ultrasound and exercises I was doing, I’m now pain-free.

Derek F.

Came in for persistent shin splints for ~2 years. I could not run more than ~3 miles per week. The training exercise I was given allowed me to more than triple that mileage within 3 weeks. Overall I have been very pleased with my visit.

Get Moving with Therapeutic Exercise

Did You Know Therapeutic Exercise Could Help Alleviate Pain?

Therapeutic exercise is a safe and easy way for people of all ages to find pain relief!

Therapeutic exercise is a great way to restore function and live a pain-free life. Many people assume that anyone participating in physical and occupational therapy treatments is recovering from a recent surgery.

However, that is not always the case. Physical and occupational therapy provides a multitude of benefits for anyone wishing to restore their strength, endurance, flexibility, or stability.

In fact, physical and occupational therapy is used as a treatment for any pain, injury, or ailment someone may be facing.

For more information on how therapeutic exercise may benefit you, contact Therapy Solutions today!

Discover the benefits of therapeutic exercise

Exercise programs are aimed at improving health, so you can feel better than you did beforehand.

Therapeutic exercise is similar in this way; however, it also implements targeted activities that are aimed at relieving pain and restoring you to your optimum level of physical function.

Therapeutic exercise can also be used as a way to prevent additional impairment or disability when facing certain physical risks.

There are a wide variety of therapeutic exercises and each one has a unique purpose. These include:

Range of Motion Exercises

These exercises are aimed at increasing the range of motion in your joints and soft tissues. This may be done through active, passive, or assisted stretching activities designed to help your joints move better, without pain.

Posture Exercises

Hours spent at desks, bending over keyboards, poor muscle tone, or simply poor posture habits can all lead to pain or injury. What you may not realize is that posture has a direct impact on muscle strength, balance, and risk of injury. Posture exercises are aimed at correcting poor posture, not just when you exercise, but also in your daily life activities to alleviate aches and pains.

Relaxation Exercises

Relaxation is part of therapeutic exercise? You bet! While it is important to work the muscles, joints, and soft tissues in the body, it is also important to help them relax. Pain relieving techniques including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, massage, or trigger point therapy, can all help the body relax, improve your sleep, lower your blood pressure, and keep you coming back for more exercise!

Area-Specific Exercises

It’s easy to think of exercise as something we do with our muscles, but exercise can also help our body’s other systems. Area-specific exercises target breathing and circulation to help speed healing, improve blood flow, or lower stress on the body.

Balance & Coordination Exercises

Every time you stand or sit, bones and muscles work in conjunction with one another to help you remain upright. Every time you stand, walk, sit, brush your teeth, cook a meal, or take care of your daily activities, you are testing your coordination between the muscular and skeletal systems in your body. Your ability to care for yourself or your loved ones depends on your ability to balance and coordinate your arms, legs, hands, and feet. That is why balance and coordination exercises are so important, especially after an injury or illness. If you cannot keep your balance or lose your coordination, you lose the ability to care for yourself.

Muscle Performance Exercises

Increasing power, endurance, and muscle strength are vital to good balance and stability, as well as bone and joint health. Resistance and endurance exercises are designed to increase muscle strength without injury.

Finding pain relief with therapeutic exercise

It is a common misconception that one should constantly rest when they are in pain.

However, this can actually cause your muscles to weaken during the healing process, which can lead to decreased functionality and more pain in the long run.

Our Dickinson, Killdeer, and Richardton, ND physical and occupational therapists are movement experts, trained in improving strength, range of motion, and overall function of the body.

Our physical or occupational therapist will design an individualized treatment plan for you equipped with the therapeutic exercises you need to alleviate your pain, strengthen the weak areas of your body, promote the healing process, and restore function.

At Therapy Solutions, our goal is to help you live a pain-free life with even greater strength and endurance than you had before.

Get moving today!

If you want a life with less pain and greater strength and endurance, request an appointment at Therapy Solutions today!

Find out how therapeutic exercise can help you reach your physical goals and allow you to live the life you want!