What does FRE mean in UNCLASSIFIED

F.R.E., or Fulcrum Resistance and Effort, is a technique used in physical therapy that balances both resistance and effort to help build strength and reduce the risk of further injury or strain in specific muscles and joints.

F.R.E works by increasing the range of motion of a joint or muscle without compromising support from surrounding structures through controlled resistance from an external source (usually bands, weights, pulleys, etc). This creates a balanced amount of resistance and effort that can be adjusted depending on the individual's needs and abilities to ensure safe progressions are made towards desired goals such as increased flexibility, strength, or athletic performance.

Anyone who has suffered an injury or is looking to improve their strength/flexibility may find benefit from F.R.E.. In particular this technique can be beneficial for those with chronic pain or limited range of motion due to underlying conditions like arthritis or muscular dystrophy as it allows them to safely increase mobility under close monitoring by their therapist to avoid further injury/strain.

The length required depends on the individual patient's needs; however, most people typically need anywhere between 8-10 weeks of treatment with F.R.E., done once a week for 2-3 sets per week at 30 minutes each set.

Depending on the area being treated, different pieces of exercise equipment can be used such as bands, weights, pulleys etc; however these are usually provided by your physical therapy clinic when doing FRE under supervision.