What is Active Rehab?
Active rehab is a progressive, movement-based recovery program tailored directly to your specific injury. Rather than passively resting on a table, you are guided through a highly structured series of therapeutic exercises and stretches. This gradual, safe loading rebuilds your muscle tissue, restores joint stability, and trains your brain to trust your body's movements again.
Benefits of Active Rehab
Active rehab transforms you from a passive patient into an active participant in your recovery. By safely loading your tissues, you will experience:
Regained physical confidence
Overcoming the fear of re-injury by learning to trust your body’s movements again.
Faster return to work and play
Safely accelerating your timeline for getting back to your normal routine.
Restored joint stability
Strengthening the deep ligaments and tendons that hold your joints securely in place.
Rebuilt muscle strength
Reversing the muscle atrophy (shrinkage) that happens after an injury or wearing a cast.
What Conditions Can Active Rehab Help With?
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
Safely rebuilding strength after whiplash or trauma.
Severe Muscle Strains & Ligament Sprains
Loading the tissue properly so it heals stronger.
Post-Fracture Weakness
Restoring mobility after a cast comes off.
Work-Related Injuries
Rebuilding the deep muscles that protect your spine.
Core Instability
Rebuilding the deep muscles that protect your spine.
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Slowly retraining your nervous system to tolerate movement.
What to Expect During Your Active Rehab Session
We start by listening to your history and performing a gentle movement screen to find the root cause of your pain. Next, we use hands-on manual therapy and guided exercises to restore your mobility right here in the clinic. Finally, you will leave with a simple, custom home exercise plan to keep your recovery moving forward between visits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What should I expect during my active rehab session?
During your active rehab session, you can expect a supportive and motivating environment. You will work one-on-one with your therapist through a carefully customized circuit of exercises, stretches, and mobility work. Be sure to wear comfortable athletic clothing and supportive shoes, as you will be actively moving and rebuilding your strength safely in our clinic.
How often should I attend active rehab sessions?
The frequency of your active rehab sessions will depend entirely on your specific injury and recovery goals. We typically recommend starting with 1 to 3 sessions per week to build strength safely and effectively, and then adjusting the frequency as needed based on your progress and how well you are doing with your home exercises.
Is active rehab safe for everyone?
Yes, absolutely! Because active rehab is completely customized to your current physical abilities, it is a safe and highly effective treatment for almost anyone. Whether you are recovering from a severe auto accident, a workplace injury, or a complex surgery, your exercises will be carefully monitored so you never push past your safe limits.
Is active rehab covered by insurance?
Active rehab services are very frequently covered by extended health care plans, as well as auto insurance and workplace injury claims. We highly recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to learn more about your specific coverage details and limits.
How many active rehab sessions will I need?
The number of sessions needed varies depending on the individual and the severity of the condition being treated. Your therapist will create a personalized treatment plan during your initial assessment and let you know exactly how many sessions you should expect to attend to reach a full recovery.