Following an injury, trauma or change in activity level, active rehabilitation consists of low-moderate intensity functional exercise. There are many modalities that you can try to achieve your active rehabilitation goals. Active recuperation can look like making activities of daily living more streamlined or ergonomically feasible. Active rehabilitation with a Kinesiologist can improve recovery down-time, improve post surgical repair outcomes, improve muscle reactivation, improve blood flow and regenerate the neurological pathways of movement.
Advantages of Active Recovery with a Kinesiologist
Active rehabilitation with a Kinesiologist has many advantages. For example, an active form of rehabilitation has way more practical implications into everyday life than passive therapies. Active rehabilitation with a Kinesiologist can mimic activities of daily living from reaching heavy items on a high shelf, to work-place demands, to transferring from laying to sitting at the bedside. We also work with special populations on chronic disease management (through exercise), post surgical rehab, workplace integration post injury, and rehabilitation after motor vehicle accidents.
Three Ways Kinesiologists are making a difference in your community (Victoria BC, Langford BC)
1) Kinesiologists are physical and mental health advocates. As community based therapists this means we can help you at whatever stage you are at. Whether that is starting with home visits in a safe and familiar environment, out in the community (outdoor, recreationally, or in a pool), or in our private clinic setting in Colwood Corners. We strive to create safe spaces for movement, challenge, and physical stamina.
2) Kinesiologists help you be in control of your active rehabilitation journey. We help create a mobility plan with you to ensure autonomy over your own healthcare. We like to give the client agency over their recovery.
3) Kinesiologists create an exercise prescription plan based on your goals, job demands, and lifestyle. An initial mobility assessment is completed to address strengths, weaknesses and exercise modality. A personalized home exercise plan is created to guide you towards gaining strength, stamina, and mobility towards your injury rehabilitation goal.
