Do home exercises really matter?

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Home exercises are one of the most important parts of physiotherapy. They reinforce the progress made during sessions, maintain improvements in strength and mobility, and help prevent the symptoms from returning. Patients who follow their home programme consistently often recover faster and more completely.

Do home exercises really matter?

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