Apr 26 By: Amanda Althouse, DPT, EPc, 2016 Resident – Carlisle Center It is outside of a physical therapist's scope of practice to prescribe medication. But as movement specialists, we can recommend therapeutic exercise so that patients maintain active lifestyles. Let's call it "movement medicine. " One of the biggest components of success in physical therapy is the home exercise program, or HEP. One could say the HEP is up to fifty percent of the reason you will achieve better outcomes; considering the average physical therapy visit ranges from 45-60 minutes, which may not be enough time to make the drastic change you need. The home exercise program will most likely be prescribed on the first day and be geared toward your goals and the treatment that made you feel and/or move better. For example, if the radiating symptoms from your low back lessened after treatment on your back, your therapist will send you home with an activity to reinforce that movement on day one. Make sure your therapist teaches you the exercise and provides instructions on a take-home piece of paper that also includes frequency, duration, and number of sets and reps so you know what is expected of you.
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