29 Mar What Is Prehab?

Becoming injured while working out or playing a sport can truly put a damper on any athlete or health enthusiast, and taking the next step to recovery after an injury can typically involve physical therapy until the injury has healed.

There is an emerging health trend that can aid in preventing injuries from happening in the first place. Prehab allows athletes and active individuals to take control of their bodies before having to treat an injury by spending most of their time resting and healing. Prehab can help people avoid astronomical healthcare costs, injuries, and improve their quality of life overall. People that are inactive for long periods of time are very susceptible to injury while performing physical activity as their muscles are imbalanced and reducing their ability to get the most out of training. Prehab is becoming so important for both athletes and laymen alike as even just a single injury is enough to stay with a person for their lifetime.

Prehab is essentially a workout that allows you to eliminate body pain and also helps to keep that pain away while you work out. It allows you to realign your body for optimum performance and focuses on the back, upper-body, and the rest of the body through a series of workouts. The core and upper-back are usually very tight and weak areas which can be improved with the help of prehab exercises. Prehab will strengthen your body and improve your flexibility for future workouts even if you are not be used to doing some of the exercises.

Prehab, along with the help of a physical therapist, can be utilized in order to prevent injuries from occurring in the future and will allow you to continue on your health journey. While prehab workouts do not require an abundance of machines, it is still an important part of the routine. Prehab is recommended to be done three days a week while resting or engaging in different trainings on the other four days.

If you are interested in beginning a prehab routine, you should meet with your physical therapist for an evaluation. Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare will be able to set you up with a personalized routine to ensure that you get optimum results. Contact Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare to make an appointment and start your prehab training today!

Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare PC offers the very best physical therapy in Ontario County. We treat all your wants and needs with our trusted and experienced Physical Therapists and staff. To begin to feel pain and stress free, start your Physical Therapy journey today and schedule your evaluation by calling (585) 396-1400.