Treningsterapi

Treningsterapi, or exercise therapy, is a therapeutic approach that uses structured physical exercise to improve health, function, and quality of life. It is delivered by trained professionals such as physiotherapists, kinesiologists, or occupational therapists and is applied in rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Programs are tailored to the individual and aim to restore mobility, strength, endurance, and daily functioning.

Core elements of treningsterapi include an initial assessment, goal setting, and a personalized exercise prescription with planned progression. Modalities commonly used are aerobic training, resistance or strength training, flexibility and mobility work, balance and neuromuscular training, and task-specific or functional exercises. Education and strategies for adherence, self-management, and injury prevention are often integrated. Programs may be delivered in clinics, hospitals, community centers, or at home, and can be offered as one-on-one sessions or group formats, sometimes with telehealth components.

Indications for treningsterapi span a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders (such as lower back pain and osteoarthritis), cardiopulmonary diseases (such as coronary artery disease and COPD), metabolic disorders (such as type 2 diabetes and obesity), neurological conditions (such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease), cancer rehabilitation, and mental health concerns as part of a broader treatment plan. Evidence generally supports improvements in pain, physical capacity, functional performance, and mood, with outcomes influenced by exercise dosage, supervision, and patient adherence. Safety requires initial screening, medical clearance when needed, and appropriate supervision to manage risks and contraindications.