What are the main challenges in not completing a home exercise programme?
- Lack of time
- Busy work schedule
- Lack of confidence in doing the exercises correctly
Lets look at each of these challenges and come up with simple ways to overcome them.
Lack of time
- Break exercises into smaller chunks throughout the day
- Complete exercises whilst brushing your teeth, watching TV, waiting for the kettle to boil
- Schedule 5 minutes into your daily routine
Remember consistency is more important than perfection. A few minutes every day is often better than one long session every now and then.
Work gets in the way
- Take short movement breaks during the day
- Complete exercises before or after work
- Choose exercises that can be done at your desk or workplace
- Discuss your schedule with your physiotherapist so your programme can fit around your lifestyle
Your rehabilitation programme should work with you not against you.
I’m not sure if I’m doing them correctly
Many people worry about:
- Performing exercises incorrectly
- Making symptoms worse
- Feeling pain during exercise
- Knowing when to progress or making exercises harder
If this sounds familiar please ask us. We are always happy to help.
We can:
- Demonstrate exercises during appointments
- Provide written instructions and videos
- Check technique at follow up sessions
- Explain what sensations are normal and what should be avoided
The more confident you feel the more likely you are to stick with your programme.
We are here to support you.
Physiotherapy is a team effort. Whilst your appointments are important, the work you do between sessions plays a huge role in your progress.
If you are finding It difficult to keep up with your exercises, speak to your physiotherapist. We can work together to adapt your programme, answer your questions and find solutions that work for your lifestyle.