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therapeutic exercise
Prescribed physical activities designed to restore function, improve strength, and facilitate healing.
Full Definition
Therapeutic exercise encompasses planned physical activities prescribed by healthcare professionals to address specific impairments and functional limitations. Unlike general fitness exercise, therapeutic exercise is individually tailored, progressively modified, and aimed at achieving specific rehabilitation goals. Common types include strengthening, stretching, balance training, and cardiovascular conditioning, all delivered within a clinical framework with ongoing assessment and modification.
Usage
Usage note: Do not hyphenate; distinguish from general 'exercise therapy'
In Context
- "The therapeutic exercise program will focus on core strengthening and postural correction." — Treatment plan
- "Patients must complete supervised therapeutic exercise sessions before advancing to independent training." — Protocol guidelines
Also known as
clinical exercise
prescribed exercise
rehabilitative exercise
Contrasted with
recreational exercise
general fitness
Don't confuse with
physical therapy
exercise therapy