What’s A HEP? And Why Is It So Important to Your Success? HEP stands for “home exercise program.” If you’re undergoing physical therapy with Polishuk Physical Therapy, there’s a good chance your therapist will prescribe one to you. It’s important to note that a HEP isn’t the same as an at-home workout program. With an at-home workout, your goal is general fitness. A HEP consists of curated exercises to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.
We understand that an exercise routine can sometimes be difficult to work into a busy lifestyle. Therefore, we design our HEPs to be as straightforward as possible, with… • Exercises you’ve done before • A small time commitment • Strategies for managing pain, if needed However, we also want to make sure you understand why we prescribe a HEP at all! In fact, a HEP has multiple benefits: 1. It improves outcomes: Patients who complete their prescribed HEP experience faster and more effective rehabilitation. 2. It improves muscle memory: This means movements will become easier, and you’ll be able to more easily incorporate additional exercises during your in-clinic sessions. 3. It helps develop a good habit: Even after you recover, regular physical activity is essential for good health. By completing your HEP, you get into the habit of moving daily.
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