Refers to exercises focally directed to specific muscles of muscle groups with intent to increase stabilization at a joint, improve mobility around a joint, increase the flexibility of specific musculature, enhance balance and proprioception, and improve the overall strength of the musculature involved. Therapeutic exercise is an important part of any rehabilitation program; however, it is NOT formal physical therapy. In contrast this is a good treatment option that often is, and usually should, be introduced in conjunction with other treatment modalities and manual techniques.

These are the most common treatment types: