Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
Why Home Exercises Matter So Much
Physiotherapy sessions at our clinic give your body the right stimulus for healing. But the majority of your recovery happens between sessions -- in your home exercises. Research consistently shows that patients who adhere to home exercise programmes recover 40-60% faster than those who attend clinic sessions alone.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Doing exercises too fast: Slow, controlled movements recruit stabilising muscles. Fast movements use momentum and miss the target muscles.
- Stopping when it hurts: Mild discomfort during exercise is normal and expected. Sharp, shooting, or worsening pain is not -- stop and contact us.
- Skipping rest days: Muscles and tendons need recovery time. Follow the prescribed frequency exactly.
- Doing extra repetitions: More is not always better. Prescribed sets and reps are calculated for your current condition.
- Stopping as soon as you feel better: Continue exercises until your physiotherapist discharges you -- stopping early is the most common cause of relapse.
Tips for Consistent Exercise
- Link exercises to an existing habit (morning coffee, TV time, before bed)
- Set phone reminders for exercise sessions
- Prepare your exercise space the night before
- Track your sessions in a diary or app
Questions? Contact Realign Clinic
If you are unsure whether you are performing an exercise correctly or experiencing unexpected symptoms, contact us immediately. We provide video exercise guides for all our Faridabad patients.