How We Prevent Re-Injury

Progressive and Evidence Proven Rehabilitation

Immediate, customized exercise prescription is essential to rapid recovery from injury. As your healing progresses, so too will your exercise program. The doctor will personally monitor and modify your prescription to maximize your benefit:

Immediate At-home Stretching & Strengthening
For proven rapid recovery you’ll begin an immediate conditioning program including stretches and strengthening exercises. This program will be modified as your condition improves. Dr. Merlino will personally spend the time to make sure you have perfect technique, sending you home with detailed instructions on exercise.

Movement Correction
Once we uncover which movement patterns are causing you problems, Dr. Merlino will design your at-home movement correction program. These movement patterns will help to create permanent changes towards healthy muscle function, preventing re-injury.

Preventative Care
Once your physical ailments are corrected and proper function is restored, consistent, infrequent treatment is often necessary to prevent re-injury. This is always customized to your specific needs, which will be discussed by the doctor and helps to detect future problems and correct them before they interrupt your life.  

Core, Core, Core!
Core-strength is the single biggest predictor of back and neck injury. Whether in competition, at the office, or playing with the kids, core-strength is imperative. Using the latest research evidence available, a program to stabilize your spine, increase your strength and prevent re-injury will be employed.

Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Counseling 
Customized exercise programs designed by a qualified health care professional is the best way to ensure both safety and efficacy. Dr. Merlino will assess your current exercise regimen and regular physical activities to determine the most ideal training schedule for your specific needs, and remove any exercises that may be causing your body significant harm (an unfortunately common problem!). This can all be done here at the clinic in our rehab room.

Nutrition Counseling
In addition to preventing re-injury, diet also plays a vital role in your overall health.  Dr. Merlino will discuss and assess your current diet and recommend changes that will help you to function optimally.