Active
rehabilitation
programs help to
get rid of “Fear
avoidance”
behaviourAims of active rehabilitation
The chief aim in active rehabilitation is to restore lumbar
function and movement control and reduce pain utilizing
exercises to minimize the above-mentioned features of
disability. Another aim is to influence your behavioural
pattern in a way that you would be willing and capable of taking
care of yourself on an individual basis after the treatment.
Introduction of an active rehabilitation program will reverse the vicious cycle to the one
shown below:
ACTIVATION
Relief of spasm Increases use of the spine
Decreases fear of pain Increases muscle strength
REDUCTION OF PAIN RECONDITIONING
Improved endurance, mobility, coordination, strength and postural control
The reconditioning cycle of active rehabilitation