- Directions and how to get started
- Examples of kinesiotherapy exercises
- Motor kinesiotherapy
- Postural kinesiotherapy
- Labor kinesiotherapy
- Respiratory kinesiotherapy
Kinesiotherapy is a set of therapeutic exercises that help in the rehabilitation of various situations, strengthening and stretching the muscles, and can also serve to optimize the general health and prevent motor changes.
Kinesiotherapeutic exercises can be indicated for:
- Promote balance; Improve the cardiopulmonary system; Increase motor coordination, flexibility and mobility; Increase muscle strength; Improve posture; Walking / walking training.
These exercises must be guided by the physiotherapist individually, respecting the needs of each patient, but they can be performed in a group that has similar characteristics and needs.
Directions and how to get started
Kinesiotherapeutic exercises can be indicated after the reduction of pain and inflammation. Initially, lighter, isometric exercises can be performed, without joint movements + stretching, and then small equipment such as elastic bands, dumbbells or balls can be used.
The number of repetitions of each exercise will depend on the state of health that the person presents because a greater number of repetitions is indicated when there is no load or it is light, and a smaller number of repetitions is more indicated when there is greater weight. Normally, 3 sets are performed with rest time that varies from 30 seconds to 1 minute between each one.
The total number of exercises that can be indicated varies a lot according to the person's need, and their limitation. While older people can do about 10 exercises in one session, younger people can do a set of 20 different exercises.
Examples of kinesiotherapy exercises
Motor kinesiotherapy
These exercises are indicated for rehabilitation of the most diverse situations, such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, gout, spondylitis, tendonitis and others. It can also be performed on people who are bedridden, to preserve the strength of the muscles and the amplitude of the joints. Check out some examples in the video below:
Postural kinesiotherapy
To improve body posture, which helps to reduce back and neck pain, for example, specific exercises can be performed that strengthen the muscles of the back and abdomen, stretching the muscles that are shortened. Some examples of these exercises are in the following video:
Labor kinesiotherapy
At work, exercises can also be performed that stretch the muscles most requested for carrying out work activities. These can be performed daily, for about 10 minutes in all companies and organizations, being important to preserve the health of workers. Some examples are:
Respiratory kinesiotherapy
Exercises that stimulate maximum inhalation, forced exhalation can be indicated, which can be performed standing, sitting or lying down, with the accompaniment of the arms or with the hands in contact with the abdomen to increase awareness of the movement of the diaphragm. Small equipment can also be used to help strengthen the breathing muscles. Depending on the medical indication, medications can be used before starting each physiotherapy session to achieve better results. Check out some respiratory physiotherapy exercises.
