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Rebuilding Strength After Injury: What Does Successful Rehabilitation Really Look Like?

An injury does not just affect your movement. Your self-esteem, independence, your work, and other daily tasks may be affected too. As important as minimising your pain is, the goal of effective rehabilitation should include building back strength and control for you to perform the tasks that matter. While Neurological Rehabilitation involves the restoration of motor function due to changes in your nervous system, rehabilitation from an injury at work targets your needs related to your workplace tasks. Every rehabilitation pathway is different. Effective rehabilitation is designed based on the needs of the injured person. Improvement can be assessed both clinically and functionally. Start With a Thorough Assessment An effective rehabilitation program should first involve assessing your current capability and objectives. Assess strength, movement, balance, coordination, and functional movement. Think about the impact of the injury on work, sport and activities of daily living. Look at ...