After Your Appointment
Aftercare and what to expect after your appointment
Post Treatment Exercise Prescription
Goal: Let your body keep the benefits of treatment longer!
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These are our guidelines that work for the majority of our patients.
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Move the treated areas of your body every 10 minutes while awake without strain or loading. Follow the instructions below for up to 5 days, THEN gradually increase your activity by 20% per week.
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The important thing is to avoid overtaxing your body as it is healing! Pace yourself!
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For specific guidelines, please click through the tabs below:
Daily Activities:
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Moving: Change your posture every 10 minutes
Cooking: Rest from standing every 10 minutes
Walking: No more than 10 minutes in a 60 minute period
Driving: Stop every 15 minutes, where it is safe, to walk around for 1-2 minutes.
Lifting/Carrying Weights: Limit to less than 2 kg/5 lbs (this includes bags and purses)
Sitting/Reading/TV/Computer: Walk to other side of room every 10 minutes
Stairs: Limit to 2 flights in 1 hour.