Exercise Rehabilitation Glossary

Systematic approach to adapting therapeutic exercises based on patient response, contraindications, or functional limita...

The systematic planning of exercise training phases with varying intensity and volume to optimize adaptation and prevent...

Detailed specifications for therapeutic exercise including frequency, intensity, duration, and progression parameters.

Systematic evaluation to determine a patient's preparedness for physical activity following injury or illness. Documents...

Systematic reduction of exercise complexity, intensity, or load when a patient cannot tolerate the current therapeutic d...

The systematic observation and documentation of physiological and symptom responses during and after exercise sessions.

A patient's confidence in their ability to perform exercise activities and overcome barriers to physical activity partic...

Individual's capacity to perform physical activity without excessive fatigue or symptoms.

Systematic assessment of a patient's ability to perform physical activities without symptom reproduction or physiologica...

The temporary pain reduction that occurs during and immediately following exercise activity.

Temporary narrowing of airways triggered by physical activity, requiring specific exercise modifications and monitoring...

Temporary reduction in pain sensitivity following exercise activity. Important physiological response that informs exerc...

Standardized assessment measuring physical work capacity and functional limitations.

Maladaptive pattern where patients avoid activities due to fear of pain or re-injury, often perpetuating disability.

Comprehensive assessment measuring an individual's physical abilities relative to work or daily activity demands.

Standardized assessment tool evaluating movement patterns to identify dysfunction and injury risk.

Standardized assessment tools that quantify a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living and functional tas...

A systematic advancement of exercises from basic movement patterns to complex, task-specific activities that mirror real...

Comprehensive rehabilitation approach aimed at returning patients to their highest achievable level of function followin...

A systematic approach to gradually increasing activity levels in a structured, time-based progression regardless of pain...

A structured rehabilitation approach involving gradual, incremental increases in physical activity levels to restore fun...

Systematic approach to gradually increasing activity exposure to reduce fear avoidance and kinesiophobia in rehabilitati...

Complex community living tasks beyond basic self-care activities.

An exercise method alternating between periods of high-intensity activity and lower-intensity recovery or rest periods.