Well, if Rehabilitation is the approach we take to get back to functional fitness after injury, Prehabilitation is the approach we take to try to prevent the injury from happening in the first place.<\/p>\n
The concept is widely understood in the world of professional sports, where the risk and cost of injury to elite athletes vastly outweighs the relatively small investment involved in keeping them on the court, pitch or programme.<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s largely unknown amongst a wider population. Ironic, given that this is where the real need for Prehab is.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re an ageing, unfit, inactive population. We eat unhealthily, live under constant low-level stress, and sit too much and badly. This makes us prime candidates for postural dysfunction and pain (80% of adults are affected) along with a host of lifestyle and diet related injuries and health issues.<\/p>\n
Unless we do something about it.<\/p>\n
Prehab is that something. A preventative maintenance approach that will keep us stronger, fitter, healthier and functionally active for longer.<\/p>\n
Prehab integrates a number of programmes \u2013 primarily, assessment, exercise, physical therapy and nutrition. Though the precise form it takes will depend on a number of factors, including the individual\u2019s needs, goals, age, lifestyle, and history.<\/p>\n
* ensure that the exercise you\u2019re doing is not just effective but also safe, sustainable and appropriate
\n* include regular monitoring and assessment along with physiotherapy and\/or sports massage sessions to resolve any current injuries and underlying issues
\n* be pre-emptive, addressing any lifestyle-related or historic imbalances to minimise future injuries
\n* deal with aches, pains or minor niggles early before they become something more serious
\n* enable prompt treatment of any future injuries (some are always going to be unavoidable) to reduce their severity and impact<\/p>\n
A prime example of Prehab in action \u2013 though we say so ourselves \u2013 is Ten\u2019s Circle of Care. As early adopters of the Prehab concept, our Therapists and Trainers share knowledge, insights and client history, and work together to apply the right mix of complementary skills and expertise at each stage of the client\u2019s programme.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an approach significantly different to anything else you\u2019ll find in the fitness and wellbeing sector \u2013 in fact we believe it\u2019s unique in the UK, and possibly Europe.<\/p>\n
But it shouldn\u2019t be. This is too important to be the preserve of elite athletes and boutique providers. And given how great the need is for a wider adoption of Prehab, it\u2019s about time the UK\u2019s mainstream fitness companies got on board. And soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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