Therapeutic Exercises
in Los Gatos, CA
Rediscover Movement
Why choose InHands for therapeutic exercises?
At InHands Postoperative Therapy, we are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive recovery care available anywhere in the Bay Area. We specialize in creating personalized therapeutic exercise programs that accelerate healing, restore function, and boost confidence. We work closely with your surgical team to ensure safe, effective progression, helping you return to your daily activities faster and with greater mobility.
Therapeutic Exercises at a Glance
- Treatment: Personalized exercise programs tailored to your postoperative needs
- Duration: Customized daily routines aligned with your unique goals
- Benefits: Improved mobility, reduced pain, faster healing, enhanced functional performance
- Approach: Safe, progressive exercises adhering to your doctor’s guidelines
- Support: Ongoing sessions and adjustments from our expert therapists
Building Strength After Surgery
What are therapeutic exercises?
Therapeutic exercises are movements and activities that specifically target areas of the body affected by surgery. These movements promote healing, restore range of motion, build strength, and improve overall function.
Results-Focused Support
How we work with you
- Initial Assessment: We evaluate your condition, surgical history, and recovery goals.
- Program Design: We create a personalized exercise program based on your assessment.
- Guided Instruction: We teach you how to perform each exercise correctly and safely.
- Progressive Challenges: Exercises are gradually advanced as your strength and mobility improve.
- Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins and adjustments ensure your program evolves with your progress.
- Home Program: We provide a daily routine to continue your progress between sessions.
Getting You Back to Enjoying Life
What conditions do therapeutic exercises address?
Our exercises are designed to get you back to your active life and doing the things you love. Therapeutic exercise addresses common postoperative issues such as:
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle weakness
- Pain and stiffness
- Reduced balance and coordination
- Decreased endurance
Accomplish More Sooner
What areas of the body can therapeutic exercises address?
Therapeutic exercises can be tailored to address any part of the body affected by surgery. Whether recovering from a shoulder operation, knee replacement, foot surgery or abdominal procedure.
Less Pain and Greater Potential
What are the benefits of therapeutic exercises?
- Accelerated Healing: Proper movement stimulates blood flow and promotes faster tissue repair.
- Pain Reduction: Carefully designed exercises can help manage and reduce post-operative pain.
- Improved Mobility: A well-designed program helps you recover your range of motion and ease of movement more quickly.
- Enhanced Strength: Building muscle strength helps in recovery and preventing future injuries.
- Increased Confidence: You will gain greater assurance in your body's abilities as you progress in your program.
- Faster Return to Daily Activities: We’re committed to helping you resume your regular activities safely and as soon as possible.
- Reduced Complications: Healthy movement can reduce the risk of post-operative complications like blood clots or stiffness.
When to Begin Therapeutic Exercise
Am I a candidate for therapeutic exercise?
Most post-operative patients can benefit from therapeutic exercises. You're likely a good candidate if:
- You've recently undergone surgery and are cleared to begin rehabilitation
- You're experiencing limited mobility or strength following a procedure
- You want to accelerate your recovery and return to daily activities sooner
- You're committed to following a regular exercise program at home
Our team will work closely with your doctor to ensure you're ready to begin and that your exercise program is safe for your condition.
Take Your First Steps with Us
Therapeutic Exercise Recovery
Our highly personalized approach means that the program we build for you is unique to your needs and goals and will help speed your recovery, not hinder it. To ensure the best results, we recommend that you:
- Start slowly and progress gradually
- Follow your personalized program consistently
- Communicate any pain or discomfort to your therapist
- Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet to support healing
- Get adequate rest between exercise sessions
We Want to See You Thrive
Therapeutic Exercise Results
Many patients notice improvements in mobility and comfort within the first few weeks of consistent practice. However, significant gains in strength and function typically emerge after four to six weeks of regular exercise.
How long do therapeutic exercise results last?
The benefits of therapeutic exercises can be long-lasting, especially if you continue with a maintenance program after your initial recovery. Many patients find that the habits and strengths they develop during this process contribute to better long-term health and function.
What results can I expect?
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Increased strength and endurance
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Enhanced balance and coordination
- A faster return to daily activities and hobbies
- Improved overall physical function and well-being
Therapeutic Exercise
Frequently Asked Questions
Your therapist will provide a personalized schedule aligned with your doctor's guidance. Most patients benefit from daily exercise routines.
While you may feel discomfort as you challenge your body, exercises should not cause sharp or severe pain. Always communicate with your InHands therapist about your pain levels.
The duration varies depending on your surgery and recovery goals. Many patients continue for several weeks to months post-surgery.
Always consult your doctor or InHands therapist before adding new exercises to ensure they're safe and beneficial for your recovery.
We’re here to help! Contact us for guidance with any part of your program. We’ll provide modifications or alternative exercises to ensure your progress is safe.
