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Personalized Home Exercise Programs (HEP)

What Is Personalized Home Exercise Programs (HEP)?

A Home Exercise Program (HEP) is a personalized set of exercises designed to reinforce what you’re working on in therapy—improving strength, mobility, balance, and control outside of your sessions.

A good HEP isn’t generic. It’s the right movements at the right dose, in the right order, with clear instructions—so you know exactly what to do and why you’re doing it.

At Farmington Physical Therapy, your HEP is:

  • Customized to your evaluation findings and goals
  • Simple and realistic for your schedule
  • Progressed over time as you improve
  • Designed to reduce flare-ups and build confidence

Conditions Personalized Home Exercise Programs (HEP) Helps Treat

Most people don’t need more exercises—they need the right exercises. A personalized program helps you build momentum, reduce setbacks, and make therapy more effective.

A personalized HEP can help you:

  • Improve faster by practicing the right movements consistently
  • Reduce stiffness and pain between visits
  • Build strength and stability where you need it most
  • Improve posture, mechanics, and movement control
  • Prevent recurrence by addressing the root cause—not just symptoms
  • Stay active and confident in daily life, work, and sport

What to Expect

Your HEP at Farmington Physical Therapy is not a handout—it’s a plan. We take time to teach it, refine it, and make sure it fits your life.

1

Built From Your Evaluation

We identify the movement limitations, strength deficits, and habits contributing to your symptoms. Your HEP is designed to target those specific issues.
2

Clear Instruction and Coaching

We walk you through each exercise so you understand:

  • What it should feel like
  • How many reps/sets to do
  • How often to perform it
  • What to avoid or modify
  • How to progress safely
3

Simple, Realistic Scheduling

We aim for consistency—not perfection. Your plan is designed to fit your day with options for shorter routines when life gets busy.
4

Progression Over Time

As you improve, we update your program. Exercises may change in:

  • Difficulty and resistance
  • Range of motion
  • Tempo and control
  • Functional relevance to work/sport/daily demands
5

Long-Term Self-Management

The goal is independence. We help you build a routine you can continue after discharge to maintain results and reduce future flare-ups.
At Farmington Physical Therapy, your health is personal. Our team is here to help you move with confidence, recover with purpose, and live life to the fullest.

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation, develop a personalized plan, and walk with you every step of the way toward recovery.