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Functional recovery starts with specific joint rehab
- Yannick Sarton
- Jul 21, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 10, 2025
Functional rehabilitation is sometimes approached in a broad, general way, with the idea that “being active again” is enough. In reality, meaningful recovery begins with targeted work on the specific joint that is painful or dysfunctional. At Studio On, whether in Phnom Penh or online, our focus is to help you rebuild control, load tolerance and confidence through joint-specific rehabilitation before returning to functional activities.
Why general activity is not enough
General movement is important, but it does not replace targeted rehabilitation. If the specific joint is not retrained, the body may compensate, leading to persistent limitations. You may feel better for a while, but the underlying weakness or lack of control can remain and slow your return to daily life, sport or work.
What joint-specific rehab actually involves
Joint rehab starts with understanding the joint’s role, its load capacity and how it behaves during movement. A tailored programme strengthens the structures around it, restores range of motion and improves neuromuscular control. Progression then shifts from isolated joint work to more integrated tasks that match your goals and activities.
A simple example: knee or shoulder rehabilitation
A typical progression begins with gentle activation and motor control work. As strength improves, the exercises become more functional and gradually more demanding. The aim is to rebuild tolerance and confidence in movements that matter to your daily life, not just to perform exercises in isolation.
Clinic or online: same clinical standards
At Studio On in Phnom Penh, patients receive hands-on guidance, precise coaching and equipment-based progression. Online patients follow the same structured rehabilitation model through live video sessions and programme follow-up. Regardless of where you are, the principles remain the same: targeted progression and evidence-based rehab.
Moving from rehab to real function
Specific joint work lays the foundation. Once the joint becomes stronger and more tolerant, you can safely move into more complex and functional tasks. This gradual transition reduces the risk of setbacks and leads to a more solid return to activity.
Take the next step
Specific joint work lays the foundation. Once the joint becomes stronger and more tolerant, you can safely move into more complex and functional tasks. This gradual transition reduces the risk of setbacks and leads to a more solid return to activity.
I provide structured and evidence-based online physiotherapy for patients worldwide, offering clinical assessment, diagnosis, and personalised rehabilitation.
I also receive patients in person at my physiotherapy clinic in Phnom Penh.
You can begin your online physiotherapy session through the dedicated platform:
More information on clinical standards and supporting evidence is available here:
Yannick Sarton, MSc Physiotherapist
International Online Physiotherapy & In-Clinic Care, Phnom Penh
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