What Is Therapeutic Exercise?
If you go to 10 different physical therapists, you may hear 10 different quotes – but they likely will all preach the same message… Movement and Exercise is of paramount importance. Motion is Lotion is probably the one we use most around the clinic at K2PT. Exercise and movement in general has been found to potentially lengthen high-quality years of life. Here is a study out of Harvard University in 2022.
How Can Therapeutic Exercise Help?
Exercise and movement has also been found to be beneficial for recovery from non-specific chronic low back pain.
Here is a systematic review from 2016 that looked at a combination of 14 individual studies regarding low back pain treatments. Read our featured study here: Exercise and Lifespan.What Are Signs I Need Therapeutic Exercise?
At the end of the day, YOU are an individual and what works for YOU is specific to YOU. Exercise is often a critical piece of the puzzle during the physical therapy process, but each patient is evaluated and prescribed a treatment plan for their specific goals. This may include exercises to help improve core stability, lengthen hamstrings, strengthen glutes, or improve endurance. Read more about potential symptoms here: Low Back Pain Systematic Review
