Therapeutic Exercise

Therapeutic exercise uses structured movement programs to restore strength, flexibility, endurance, and dexterity—empowering patients to manage their conditions and prevent future injury or illness. At Tender Loving Care PT, we design individualized exercise regimens based on a thorough assessment and integrate them seamlessly into each patient’s plan of care.

Common Conditions

  • Chronic low back and neck pain
  • Post-operative rehabilitation (joint replacements, ligament reconstructions)
  • Cardiopulmonary deconditioning (COPD, CHF)
  • Osteoarthritis and joint stiffness
  • Balance and fall–risk reduction in older adults

Exercise Types

  • Range-of-Motion Exercises
    Gentle movements to maintain or restore joint flexibility and prevent contractures.
  • Flexibility & Stretching
    Static and dynamic stretches targeting tight muscles and fascial restrictions.
  • Strengthening
    Progressive resistance training (bands, free weights, machines) tailored to muscle groups and functional goals.
  • Aerobic Conditioning
    Low- to moderate–intensity activities (treadmill, cycling, aquatic) to improve cardiovascular health and endurance.
  • Neuromuscular Re-education
    Proprioceptive drills, balance challenges, and coordination tasks that retrain movement patterns.
  • Functional & Task–Specific Training
    Simulated daily activities or job–related movements to bridge the gap between therapy and real life.

Each exercise is prescribed and progressed by our therapists at Tender Loving Care PT—graded to your tolerance, reinforced with patient education on proper technique and ergonomics, and supported by amazing support staff to ensure safe, measurable improvements.

Advantages of This Method vs. Invasive Approaches

  • Evidence-Based Outcomes: Exercise therapy is proven effective across 35+ chronic conditions without the risks of long-term medication
  • Empowers Self-Management: Teaches patients sustainable skills and ergonomic principles, reducing reliance on procedures or prescriptions
  • Non-Invasive & Low Risk: No surgical complications or systemic side effects—ideal for virtually all patients
  • Cost-Efficient: Lowers overall healthcare utilization by preventing recurrence and minimizing specialist referrals

References

  1. Pedersen BK, Saltin B. Exercise as Medicine – Evidence for Prescribing Exercise as Therapy in 26 Different Chronic Diseases. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015;25(Suppl 3):1–72.

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