Exercise Rehabilitation
 

What is it?

Patients whose mobility has been compromised by injury or pain, are affected by muscle weakness and a general lack of fitness. At Function Physio we believe that exercise rehabilitation is the key to ensuring that not only do you get better but you stay better. It is therefore an essential part of your care, with our aim being to empower you with the right knowledge and skills so that you can manage your condition in the long term and decrease your chance of the same problem/injury recurring in the future.

Many patients, having suffered an injury, are fearful that exercising the painful area will make the pain worse. Unfortunately, in many cases this avoidance of exercise is the very reason why the injury has never fully recovered in the first place. Our physiotherapists are injury and exercise experts and are able to safely guide you through an exercise programme specifically designed to suit your particular injury needs.

How does it work?

In order for us to get you back in action as quickly and effectively as possible, your rehabilitation may include a combination of hands-on techniques such as mobilisation, massage and acupuncture, together with a specifically designed exercise programme which could include stretching and strengthening exercises, Pilates, postural re-training, and cardio-vascular endurance and fitness.

At Function Physio we have a fully-equipped, custom-made rehabilitation gym with all the very latest technology and equipment. This includes:

• Top-of-the-line Technogym Treadmills
• Technogym Upright & Recumbent Bikes
• Technogym Active Motion Trainer
• Technogym Upper Limb Top Trainer
• Technogym Wellness Computer System
• TOG GaitScan System - a uniquely designed force plate which enables us to give detailed information on your biomechanics and walking style.
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Pulley Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Knee Extension/Flexion Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Shoulder Press/Lat Pull Down Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Optimal Rhomboid Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Chest Press Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Back Extension/Flexion Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Abdominal Twist Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Leg Press Machine
• Hur Pneumatic Resistance Leg Abduction/Adduction Machine
• Free Weights
• Specific exercise equipment including physio balls, foam rolls, wobble boards & balance discs etc...

Independent Use of the Rehabilitation Gym

Once you have been assessed by one of our physiotherapists you have the privilege to use the rehabilitation gym independently anytime during clinic hours. Only Function Physio patients can use the gym, so you can be certain to have all the equipment and space readily available for your use. With our physiotherapists on-hand, you can get help and support if you need it

What conditions is it used for?

Exercise rehabilitation is the core element of all conditions we treat. You may be an athlete looking to enhance your sporting performance, or suffering with repetitive strain injury and need to return to pain-free work, or troubled with back pain and need to improve your overall physical condition. Whatever your circumstance, we'll provide you with a tailor-made programme which is implemented at a rate compatible with your personal goals.