This is the area
of our site containing the descriptions, pictures of the exercises and stretches
that you may have been prescribed to perform at home.
Therapeutic
exercises and stretches are an important part of many treatment plans as they
increase muscle strength and coordination, and enhance flexibility and mobility.
Many of the exercises and stretches can be continued even once active care is
finished. This reduces the likelihood of sustaining new injuries and minimises
the recurrence of previous injuries.
Our goal here
is to provide you with the tools to correctly and safely complete the exercises
and stretches you have been instructed to perform at home. Each exercise and stretch
contains a full written description of how to perform the movement along with
either a picture or animation to further assist you in proper and safe form.
Please
do not attempt to formulate your own exercise and stretching program without our
prior approval. While many of these exercises and stretches are safe and beneficial
for the majority of individuals, they may not be appropriate for your specific
condition and thus should not be performed unless previously prescribed for your
current condition.