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Why Core Strengthening Is a Key Part of Physical Therapy

Written By Falling Waters Injury & Health Management Center on December 12, 2023

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is the safest and most effective method of rehabilitation after an injury, surgery, or medical condition has affected your ability to take part in normal daily activities. At Falling Waters Injury & Health Management Center, we have an experienced, compassionate staff of chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists who excel at designing physical therapy programs that get our patients back to health as quickly as possible. We believe that core strengthening exercises are a key element of physical therapy in Bend, OR - here's a look at why. 

Improved Balance & Stability

Building your core strength during injury recovery is crucial because the muscles you’re strengthening support healthy movement. Depending on the type and location of your injury, you could be at risk of a fall or reduced mobility and range of motion. Our core strengthening exercises along with physical therapy and injury treatment will improve your balance and stability. You’ll be less likely to injure yourself further and you will be able to get up and around faster than if you hadn’t focused on building core strength. 

Low-Impact

Core strengthening exercises are low-impact and gentle. You have little risk of stressing or straining your body further as long as you stick to the injury recovery plan designed by our physical therapists. During your physical therapy sessions, you will receive instruction on how to complete simple, low-impact exercises that will strengthen your core muscles without risking your injury rehabilitation.  

Easy to Continue at Home

Our physical therapy exercises are easy to continue at home, so you can maintain your progress between physical therapy sessions. As part of your injury treatment plan, we will develop core strengthening exercises that don’t require a gym membership or expensive equipment. Instead, you can safely and easily continue with your injury rehabilitation program at home.

Reduced Risk of Re-Injury

While you recover from musculoskeletal injuries or soft tissue injuries, you will need to build up the strength to reduce your risk of re-injury. Our physical therapists focus on injury prevention as much as they do injury and orthopedic rehabilitation. We specialize in physical therapy techniques that build up the muscles that support spinal movement, balance, posture, flexibility, and range of motion so you’ll be at a lower risk of a fall or stumble. 

Learn More About Core Strengthening & Physical Therapy in Bend, OR

If you’re ready to begin a physical therapy and injury recovery program that will give you the best chance of success, visit us at Falling Waters Injury & Health Management Center. Our team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists work closely with each other and each patient to create safe, effective, and drug-free injury rehabilitation programs in Bend, OR. Call us today to schedule an appointment.


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