Pain Rehabilitation Center in Minnesota

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy involves instructing patients in strengthening, stretching and aerobic conditioning. Physical therapists also provide education on proper body mechanics, lifting techniques, proper posture, benefits of aerobic exercise and discussions of pain behaviors.

During the program, patients participate in range-of-motion exercises each morning to help them limber up and prepare the body for the day. Additionally, patients join physical therapy staff later in the day for strength training, stretches and aerobic conditioning. The hour-long sessions begin with weights that are tolerable; patients gradually work up to specific goals with the intention of increasing function. This aspect of the program is based on the idea that as a person becomes stronger and learns more efficient ways of moving the body, daily tasks will become easier and the person will be able to do more despite the pain.