Therapeutic Exercises : A practical Handbook

Therapeutic exercise is an integral part of the practice of physical therapy. One of the most difficult tasks for physical therapists is to design and apply an exercise program. Exercise presents both benefits and risks. This balance can be easily achieved towards the benefit side of the equation with the optimal exercise prescription. Therapeutic exercise is the systematic and planned performance of body movements or exercises which aims to improve and restore physical function. This book focuses on important principles of exercises, design and techniques. Also, this book provides essential information to prescribe exercise safely and effectively in conditions commonly seen by physiotherapists. This book describes itself a practical handbook.