Post-rehab Transition to Exercise

A Safe Bridge from Physical Therapy to Long-Term Fitness

Completing a physical therapy plan of care is an important milestone—but it is often just the beginning of reaching your full physical potential. Our Post-Rehab Transition to Exercise program is designed for patients who have been discharged from physical therapy and want to continue progressing safely, confidently, and effectively.

This program bridges the gap between rehabilitation and independent exercise, allowing you to build strength, endurance, and resilience while minimizing the risk of re-injury.

What Is Post-Rehab Transition to Exercise?

Post-rehab transition to exercise is a medically informed, performance-focused program guided by physical therapists. It is ideal for individuals who are no longer limited by their initial injury but are not yet ready to return to unrestricted gym workouts, sports, or higher-level activity on their own.

Unlike traditional personal training, post-rehab exercise is grounded in clinical knowledge of your injury history, movement patterns, and physical limitations—ensuring progression that is both safe and effective.

Who Benefits from Post-Rehab Exercise?

This program is well suited for patients who have completed physical therapy for conditions such as:

• Orthopedic injuries or surgeries
• Chronic pain conditions
• Sports-related injuries
• Spine, hip, knee, shoulder, or ankle conditions
• Balance or movement impairments

It is also appropriate for individuals who feel uncertain about returning to exercise independently or want structured guidance to regain confidence and strength.

What the Program Includes

Your post-rehab exercise program is tailored to your goals and physical abilities and may include:

• Progressive strength training
• Mobility and flexibility work
• Core stabilization and postural training
• Cardiovascular conditioning
• Movement retraining and load progression

Your physical therapist monitors form, technique, and tolerance to ensure exercises are performed correctly and progressed appropriately over time.

A Continuum of Care

Because your post-rehab program is guided by the same physical therapy team that understands your history, we are able to maintain continuity of care. Exercises are selected and progressed based on how your body responds—not generic fitness templates.

The goal is to help you move beyond pain management and into higher-level performance, whether that means returning to recreational activity, sport, or simply feeling stronger and more capable in daily life.

Building Confidence and Preventing Re-Injury

Many injuries recur when patients return to activity too quickly or without proper progression. Post-rehab transition to exercise emphasizes:

• Proper movement mechanics
• Gradual load progression
• Strength and endurance balance
• Education for long-term self-management

This approach helps reduce the risk of setbacks while supporting sustainable fitness habits.

From Rehabilitation to Your Full Potential

Post-Rehab Transition to Exercise allows you to continue working with your physical therapy team after discharge, providing the structure and guidance needed to regain strength, confidence, and performance. It is the next step toward long-term health, injury prevention, and an active lifestyle.

Active Marin Physical Therapy
421 Miller Avenue (see map)
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Phone: (415) 388-8166
Fax: 415-388-8169
Email: activemarin@gmail.com

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 7:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday Closed