Exercises

SELCE/RIJEKA

Exercises

Exercises are the basis of kinesitherapy, and can include various techniques and methods for strengthening muscles, improving mobility, balance and coordination.

Duration of treatment

15 - 30 min

Recommended number of treatments

15

Who it is for

for people for prevention and increasing endurance/flexibility, athletes, after surgeries

Contraindications

None

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Prim. Vlasta Brozičević, MD., spec. in physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, Board Member

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Prim. MSc. Ivan Brozičević, MD., spec. in internal medicine and cardiology; President of the Board

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Exercises are a key component of physical therapy and are used to strengthen muscles, improve mobility, balance, coordination, and overall body function. Based on the patient's specific needs, exercises are customized to speed up the rehabilitation process, reduce pain, and prevent re-injury.

Types of exercises in physical therapy:

1. Range of motion exercises: These exercises help maintain and improve joint mobility, reduce stiffness, and increase flexibility.
2. Muscle strengthening: They are aimed at improving muscle strength, which is essential for restoring functionality after injuries or surgeries.
3. Stabilization and proprioception: Stabilization exercises help strengthen muscles, while proprioceptive exercises improve the perception of the body's position in space, which is important for balance and injury prevention.
4. Coordination and balance: These exercises are aimed at improving coordination and balance, which is especially useful after surgeries or in patients with balance disorders.
5. Stretching: Stretching exercises are used to increase flexibility, relax muscles, and prevent tension.

Individualized approach to therapy:

Based on an initial assessment by a physiatrist, exercises are tailored to each patient's needs. Kinesiotherapy may include exercises performed on different surfaces or using specialized rehabilitation equipment, such as balls, chairs, and more.

Exercise goals:

• Restore body function
• Reduce pain
• Prevent re-injury
• Increase endurance, flexibility, and balance

Kinesiotherapy exercises provide a comprehensive approach to physical rehabilitation, encouraging patients to regain strength, mobility, and self-confidence. These exercises can be performed individually or in groups, depending on the patient's condition and goals, and are extremely effective in restoring health after injuries, surgeries, and other physical problems.