Exercise Therapy
Exercise therapy is a specialized component of allied healthcare delivered by qualified physiotherapists to promote, maintain, and restore physical health and functional movement.
Exercise therapy is a specialized component of allied healthcare delivered by qualified physiotherapists to promote, maintain, and restore physical health and functional movement. It is grounded in comprehensive physical assessment, clinical diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, and individualized therapeutic intervention, with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Physiotherapists provide exercise therapy as both a primary care and rehabilitative service, addressing conditions and injuries that limit mobility, strength, endurance, and the ability to perform daily functional activities. Clinical decision-making is guided by a detailed patient history and physical examination, and when required, supported by diagnostic investigations such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI findings.
Exercise therapy programs are tailored to individual needs and may include therapeutic and corrective exercises, manual therapy and joint manipulation, mechanical interventions such as traction, patient education, and the use of electrophysical modalities including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. The integration of assistive devices, prostheses, orthoses, and other supportive interventions further enhances functional recovery and independence.
Beyond clinical rehabilitation, physiotherapists play a vital role in preventing movement dysfunction through fitness and wellness-focused programs designed to promote healthier, more active lifestyles. By supporting individuals across all stages of life, exercise therapy aims to preserve optimal movement, enhance functional capacity, and uphold physical well-being in the presence of aging, injury, disease, or environmental challenges. Functional movement remains central to long-term health and quality of life.
