Hassle-free mobility is a sign that your body is functioning how it is supposed to. The muscles and bones are flexible, strong and stable enough to help you move freely. This mobility, however, is compromised due to injuries, old age, posture problems or existing medical conditions. Physiotherapy helps restore your normal range of motion through a wide array of methods. Exercise is one of them. Once your sessions at the clinic are over, the therapist teaches you the daily exercises that you can perform at home and stay fit for the rest of your life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Mobility training is no easy feat. But, once you get the hang of it, there\u2019s no looking back. The physical therapists prescribe you exercises based on your health goals, past medical conditions and existing health status. You start performing them at the clinic first under the supervision of a physiotherapist. They provide you with a home exercise program once the sessions are over and you are ready to exercise on your own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The best exercises for an improved range of motion are:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How to do?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How does it help?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It helps mobilize the ankle joint and releases tension from the surrounding joint tissues. Consistent exercise reduces the risk of injuries as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How to do?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How does it help?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This one is a variation of the lunge. It improves the flexibility of your hamstring muscle strength, hips, lower back and hamstrings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How to do?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How does it help?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This increases the range of motion and flexibility in the hip. Activities such as bending or walking upstairs become way easier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How to do?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How does it help?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This strengthens hip flexors, muscles in the abdomen and quadriceps muscles. You can perform this one to strengthen muscles in the legs and abdomen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How to do?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How does it help?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You can improve your overall shoulder health, postural strength and range of motion in the shoulders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Range of motion exercises improve your strength and reduce your risk of injuries as well. It boosts your recovery process, improves joint movement and releases muscle soreness. A simple ten-minute exercise regime is enough to keep you fit and healthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Each exercise serves a specific purpose. Thus, it is important that you perform the right exercises with the right technique to avoid unwanted muscle strains. Our team at Physiotherapy First<\/a> is here to guide you through the most effective exercises specific to your health goals and conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAnkle rocks<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Spiderman lunges<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Hamstring stretch<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Straight leg raise<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0Prone swimmers<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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