What Is an Active Rehabilitation Program?

Have you recently been through surgery or suffered an injury that has impacted your mobility and physical functions? Active rehabilitation might be just the thing you need to help you regain your mobility and restore your strength! 

In this blog, Back In Motion Health looks at the different components of an active rehab program and explains how they may help you after an injury or surgery.

What Is an Active Rehabilitation Program?

Active rehab consists of targeted exercises and activities that are designed to help patients who have been through surgery or sustained an injury. It is used to help the patient regain mobility, strength, flexibility, and physical functions. An active rehab program also prioritizes the active involvement of the patient, unlike treatments such as massages and ultrasounds, which tend to be more passive. 

What Are the Different Components of an Active Rehabilitation Program?

Here are the main components that are usually included in an active rehab program:

• Physical Evaluation – The current physical condition of the patient will be carefully assessed to allow the healthcare provider to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs.
  
  
• Exercise Routines – Based on the patient’s condition, several exercises will be carefully selected to address specific affected areas of their body. The goal of these exercises is to enhance the patient’s range of motion and build up their strength and endurance.
  
  
• Functional Training – The patient will be given training that aims at mimicking real-world scenarios to help them relearn how to perform certain physical tasks. This will help them rebuild their confidence, as well as their independence of movement.
  
  
• Patient Education – In addition to the above, the patient will also be educated about their body’s mechanics and be taught several self-management techniques. This will help speed up the healing process, as well as prevent the occurrence of further injury.

The Benefits of Active Rehab and Kinesiology

There are several benefits to active rehabilitation:

• Faster recovery periods
• Improved mobility and physical functions
• Pain alleviation and management
• Enhanced strength and flexibility
• Better quality of life

Who Is Active Rehab For?

Active rehab is suitable to a wide range of patients:

• Individuals recovering from surgery or injuries, including sports injuries
• Patients who suffer from chronic pain conditions
• Patients experiencing post-concussion symptoms 
• Elderly individuals who suffer from reduced mobility and balance

Comprehensive Kinesiology and Active Rehabilitation Programs in the Lower Mainland

Back In Motion Health provides active rehabilitation programs for the treatment of a wide range of physical conditions. By joining our programs, you will be paired with one of our kinesiologists, who will assist you through a personalized treatment plan. We also cater to ICBC patients. Contact us today to book your appointment at one of our clinics in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Surrey-Newton, Coquitlam, and Richmond.

Angus has a passion for exercise and movement and empowers his clients by giving them the tools they need to regain their mobility and reach their goals. Before his career in physical therapy, he worked as a personal trainer to help empower others in their fitness journey. 

Book online with Angus in Vancouver.