How important is exercise for my injury recovery?
Appropriate exercise application is vital for any recovery process.
During an injury (both new or old) the body undergoes damage to ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves and/or joints. This break down leads pain, dysfunction, and ultimately injury.
There are multiple ways health care providers aid in the recovery process of an injury, but exercise is the most vital component. Proper exercises provide feedback to the body to help reestablish health to the injured tissue. Research from the world of Physical Therapy shows time and time again that proper exercise programs are extremely effective ways to manage many common injures (such as low back pain , rotator cuff strains, and whiplash injuries). Without appropriate exercise, the body does not properly heal soft tissue injuries, develop proper joint stability, or effectively develop lasting joint movement.
If you are recovering from an injury, ensure that you are exercising. Without exercise, you will not recover to your maximal potential. If you are curious to see how exercises can help manage any ache or pain you are experiencing, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy at 403-982-5600 today!
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.