What is it?
Rehabilitation, also known as exercise rehabilitation or rehab, involves using structured physical exercises within a gym or fitness setting to aid in recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions.
Physio-led Rehabilitation at Holme Farm Physiotherapy
The sessions will be overseen by a physiotherapist and will last 45 minutes.
Following each session, your physiotherapist will create a personalised exercise program for you to complete at home between appointments.
This program will be sent by email, containing detailed instructions, accompanied by photos, and instructional videos for each exercise prescribed.
Sessions can take part either in the on-site gym or within the treatment room, depending on individual preferences and abilities. Access to the gym requires the ability to navigate one flight of stairs.
Our fully equipped gym includes Cross Trainer, Treadmill and Recumbent Bike. Concept 2 rowing machine, Wattbike Atom, Cable Weights System, Free weights rack and various supporting equipment such as resistance bands, gym ball and Bosu Balance Trainer.
Benefits of Physio-led Rehabilitation
- Improves muscle strength
- Improves joint range of movement
- Improves balance + co-ordination
- Improves mobility
- Improves flexibility
- Reduces risk of both injury and re-injury
- Reduces pain
- Increases confidence
- Reduces risk of falls
Who can do Physio-led rehabilitation?
Anybody!
Have you been advised to start your rehabilitation before an operation?
Are you uncomfortable going to a gym with lots of people?
Are you unsure what exercises will benefit you the most?
Do you lack motivation when it comes to exercising and strengthening?
Are wanting to build up strength, improve mobility to maintain a good quality of life?
Are you unsure how to do certain exercises correctly?
Have you been told you’re at risk of falling or fallen before?
Have you had surgery and struggle with being accountable with the exercises?
Pre-Rehabilitation
Pre-rehabilitation is a vital component of the rehabilitation process.
Benefits
- Injury prevention – identify and address potential weaknesses or imbalances before they lead of injury
- Enhances surgical outcomes – prepare the body, optimising physical fitness and functional capacity. Research has shown those who complete pre-rehab often experience faster recovery tomes and better post-op outcomes
- Improved post-injury recovery – building a foundation of strength, flexibility, and movement
- Better long-term health – promotes overall physical health and well-being
Post-Rehabilitation
Post-rehabilitation is critical when wanting to sustain improvements, prevent setbacks, optimise function, promote independent and ensure longterm success in recovery.
Benefits
- Consolidating gains – reinforces strength, mobility, and function through exercise
- Preventing regression – ongoing support to maintain progress achieved and prevent setbacks
- Long-term management – offer lifestyle modification, exercise progression and management strategies
- Functional optimisation – transiting clients back to their daily activities, sports, or work responsibilities
- Promoting independence
- Monitoring and adjusting – ongoing assessment and monitoring of progress, allowing adjustments when needed
Check in calls
Once both you and the physiotherapist are satisfied with your progress, there may be an option for check-in calls to facilitate ongoing monitoring and adjustments, eliminating the need for physical attendance. This option can be considered when deemed appropriate by both you and the physiotherapist.
Calls will take part on Zoom, lasting approx. 15-20 mins.
