General deconditioning is a decline in strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall physical function that occurs when the body experiences reduced activity over time. This can make everyday tasks feel more difficult, tiring, or unsafe.
It often develops after illness, hospitalization, surgery, injury, or prolonged inactivity and may lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, poor balance, and decreased independence. Even short periods of inactivity can contribute to deconditioning.
The good news is that general deconditioning is treatable. With personalized physical therapy, patients can safely rebuild strength, endurance, and confidence in movement to return to daily activities and a more active lifestyle.
Physical therapy may be appropriate for those who:
Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to reverse deconditioning and safely restore function. At FSPT, your therapist will create a customized one on one treatment plan designed to meet you where you are and progress at a pace that’s right for you.
Your program may include:
Read what patients have to say about their recovery journeys with First Settlement Physical Therapy.