Rehabilitative Exercise & Functional Movement Therapy
In chiropractic care, rehabilitative exercise is used to support the recovery process by targeting strength, flexibility, and joint stability. These exercises are tailored to individual needs and often integrated into broader treatment plans.
General Fitness vs Functional Movement Therapy
- General fitness focuses on overall conditioning, such as cardiovascular health or muscle tone.
- Functional therapy for pain relief aims to correct movement patterns, restore joint function, and reduce biomechanical stress that contributes to discomfort or injury.
Common Goals of Rehabilitative Exercise
- Injury recovery: Gradual reintroduction of movement to restore strength and function.
- Muscle imbalance correction: Targeted exercises to address postural strain or asymmetry.
- Long-term pain management: Programmes designed to improve joint stability and reduce recurrence of pain over time.
By focusing on purposeful movement and patient-specific goals, rehabilitative exercise becomes a key component of maintaining physical function and supporting recovery in a clinical setting.
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Physical Examination and Diagnostic Process
The first step in effective exercise programming will be physical examination and assessment by the healthcare professional. Functional Assessment is one of the examination done whereas there’ll be observation of the patient's ability to perform certain activities and specific movements to determine the impact of the injury or condition on their overall function.
Management and Design of Exercise Programs
Based on the assessment findings, a personalised exercise program is designed to address the specific needs and goals of the patient. The practitioner will choose appropriate exercises that target the affected muscles and joints. These exercises that can usually be done at home are designed to gradually restore function without causing further injury.
Effectiveness and Benefits of Exercise Programming
Exercises are highly effective in promoting recovery and restoring function. Consistent adherence to a well-designed program can lead to numerous benefits including pain reduction, improved mobility, enhanced strength, better function, and prevention of re-injury.
Who Needs Rehabilitative Exercise & Movement Therapy?
Common groups who may benefit include:
Athletes with recurring injuries
Targeted exercises can help address biomechanical imbalances and support recovery between training cycles.
Desk-bound professionals with postural strain
Movement therapy can reduce tension caused by prolonged sitting and support spinal alignment.
Post-surgical recovery patients
Structured exercises are often used to gradually rebuild strength and restore range of motion following orthopaedic or spinal procedures.
Seniors needing joint stability
Balance-focused routines and low-impact exercises can help maintain mobility and reduce fall risk.
Individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain
For those with persistent discomfort, functional therapy for pain relief can assist in managing symptoms and improving physical resilience over time.
A tailored approach ensures that exercises align with each person’s condition, goals, and physical capacity.
Functional Therapy vs Traditional Physiotherapy
While both functional therapy and physiotherapy aim to improve mobility and reduce pain, their approaches and areas of emphasis can differ.
Therapy Goals
- Functional movement therapy focuses on improving movement patterns used in daily life, such as lifting, bending, or walking, to reduce stress on joints and muscles.
- Traditional physiotherapy may place greater emphasis on muscle isolation, targeting specific muscles or joints through repetitive, localised exercises.
Treatment Settings
- Functional therapy is often integrated with chiropractic care, allowing for real-time adjustments and movement retraining in a clinical setting.
- Traditional physiotherapy typically follows hospital-based protocols, with standardised procedures used across broader patient groups.
Approach to Care
- Functional therapy is usually more personalised, with exercises selected based on individual posture, movement habits, and musculoskeletal imbalances.
- Physiotherapy may follow a standard protocol, particularly in post-surgical or injury-specific rehabilitation programmes.
Both approaches have value and may be used together depending on the individual's condition. Rehabilitative exercise within a chiropractic framework often aims to complement manual therapy and support long-term functional outcomes.
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