What are exercise programmes?

Exercise programmes are designed to promote general health and well-being and are also used for physical rehabilitation and development. They include a variety of different parts such as strengthening, mobilising, stretching and aerobic exercises. The specialist physiotherapists at Manchester Physio can create a personalised programme for you depending on your goals.

What are the benefits of exercise programmes?

There are a number of positive outcomes from completing an exercise programmes including:

Promoting a faster recovery from an injury/operation/condition
Improving the strength of your muscles
Increasing your muscles length
Improving the efficiency of your heart and lungs
Reducing your pain
Helping you with sleep problems
Improving your overall fitness levels
Creating a more positive outlook
Helping with your balance and coordination
Improving your self-confidence
Increasing your mobility

What will be included in my exercise programme?

After a full assessment, one of the physiotherapists at Manchester Physio will work with you to decide on your main aims to personalise your exercise programme. This may include any of the following components:

Strengthening
Mobilising
Stretching
Pain management
Muscle control
Functional exercises
Sport specific exercises
Balance and proprioception exercises

For certain complex conditions, the physiotherapists at Manchester Physio may utilise other specialist components to your exercise programme.

Who will benefit from an exercise programme?

Our specialist physiotherapists can design a programme for anyone. Exercise programmes at Manchester Physio are commonly designed for the following reasons:

Depression / anxiety / stress
Preparation for an event
Pain relief
Maintaining general fitness levels
Weakness
Stiffness
Loss of mobility
Loss of function

How will an exercise programme help me?

Exercise can bring about a number of benefits due to the following reasons:

Increases the size and strength of muscle fibres
Increases the strength of bones, tendons and ligaments
Promotes the healing process and breaks down scar tissue
Increases the length of ligaments, tendons and muscles
Increases the blood supply delivered to your muscles
Reduces pain
Decreases swelling
Promotes well-being
Promotes normal movement
Relaxes muscles

If you would like an individualised exercise programme to be designed for you by one of our physiotherapists, then please call Manchester Physio on 0161 883 0077 to arrange a full assessment.

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