It becomes so much easier to stick to a routine when accessing the service is less complicated. This especially applies to physiotherapy sessions during recovery from orthopedic surgery, because your mind will try hard to convince you that your effort is futile.
That is where home training comes in. Do your best to have all your equipment at home so you never miss a session. You however need to get a green light from your physiotherapist before going out and investing in a physiotherapy table.
You will notice that most of these exercises and tools even though predominantly rely on a certain body part, end up benefiting the whole body.
Equipment to improve heart function
- Stationery bicycle.
A stationary bike seems to be a staple in most physiotherapy clinics. This is because riding that bike excites all parts of your body with the exertion increasing the generalized flow of blood and heartbeat.
- Treadmill
A treadmill is another relevant machine. It keeps you walking or running at a standard velocity with the freedom to increase or lower the speed. This gives your cardiovascular system a workout while strengthening your leg muscles.
Equipment for strength training
- Exercise balls
Exercise balls are also called stability balls. These are used for an array of things like muscle training, posture training, and improving coordination.
- Medicine balls
Whether it’s throwing the ball across or using it during intervals of leg lifts, medicine balls are pretty useful equipment.
- Dumbbells
This is a no-brainer. Dumbbells of different weights are used to tone and strengthen the upper limb and the cores.
Equipment for stretching
- Exercise bands
These are really versatile and aside from being a stretching device, they also serve as an add-on in different simple exercises. For example, you can make your squats challenging by adding exercise bands.
- Yoga mat.
A yoga mat is a staple for many stretching routines. Aside from its use during yoga and pilates workouts, it also lends itself perfectly during massage sessions.
Equipment for coordination
- Balance trainer or half trainer.
Balancing exercises help adapt your neuromuscular and balance systems and that way preparing you for the uneven terrain in our environments. This can be done on balance trainers and Bosu balls.
In conclusion, it is easy to build a home physiotherapy room. All you need are equipment to improve heart function, equipment to improve coordination, equipment for stretching, and for strength training.
