Regular exercise has long been identified as an essential component to good health. Studies have clearly demonstrated a positive effect of exercise on our cardiovascular system, respiratory system, skeletal system, and muscular system. It has been shown to have decidedly positive effects on mood and stress reduction.  Problems of aging - such as increased body fat, decreased muscular strength and flexibility, loss of bone mass, lower metabolism and slower reaction times - can be minimized or even prevented by exercise. Cognitive functioning can be preserved, and potentially enhanced with exercise. Risk factors for many diseases and conditions, including certain types of cancer, coronary heart disease, and osteoporosis can be greatly improved with exercise. Treatment of injuries, without any doubt, is enhanced by proper exercise rehabilitation.

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Exercise prescription is a common form of treatment utilized by Dr. Carney.  Specific, customized, yet easy-to-learn, low tech exercise prescription, performed by motivated patients can enhance most any treatment. As a further benefit to the patient, the patient is empowered with long-term self-management strategies.

Exercise should be viewed as guided and coordinated movements that strengthen and mobilize our bodies, enabling us to withstand our everyday occupational and recreational activities. Dr. Carney will ensure that appropriate and safe exercises are prescribed for you. Exercise prescription may consist of the following:

• Stretching exercises to promote flexibility within tight, injured, or weakened muscles and the joints that they may influence
• Strengthening exercises to rehabilitate injured or weakened muscles and the joints that they influence
• Stabilization exercises to help train your nervous system and teach your body its most efficient and balanced position in space
• Cardiovascular exercise for general fitness, weight loss, and rehabilitation
• Tips on starting a safe and effective exercise program
• Ergonomic advice and corrective exercises to combat postural strain

Exercise activities should be appropriate and linked to the physical capabilities of the individual. An exercise program that may be considered safe and appropriate for one individual may not be safe for another individual because of age, physical limitations, and other general health concerns. It is for this reason that a beneficial exercise program can vary greatly from one person to the next, and should only be prescribed by a knowledgeable and experienced individual.

Be sure to talk to Dr. Carney for further information, or to discuss an exercise program suitable for your requirements.