CHRONIC Bene˜ts of exercise PAIN · 2019-07-02 · Exercise is an e˜ective treatment to relieve...
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www.wcpt.org Exercise is an effective treatment to relieve chronic pain Physical therapists have unique skills to recommend specific exercise programmes CHRONIC PAIN AND EXERCISE Strength Builds and keeps muscle tone Flexibility Maintain flexibility and movement Mood Improves mood and general wellbeing Cardiovascular Important for cardiovascular health Benefits of exercise for chronic pain Take control Take back control of your life and reduce your fear Pain management Helps control pain and increases confidence to take part in activities
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Exercise is an e�ective treatment to relieve chronic pain
Physical therapists have unique skills to recommend speci�c exercise programmes
CHRONICPAIN
ANDEXERCISE Strength
Builds and keeps muscle tone
FlexibilityMaintain �exibilityand movement
MoodImproves mood andgeneral wellbeing
CardiovascularImportant forcardiovascular health
Bene�ts of exercise for chronic pain
Take controlTake back control of your life and reduceyour fear
Pain managementHelps control pain andincreases con�dence to take part in activities