Active Recovery

Wellness glossary · Rest & Recovery

Rest & Recovery · definition

Low-intensity activity used during a recovery period instead of complete inactivity.

How the term is used

Examples may include easy walking, gentle mobility, or other low-demand movement when appropriate.

Why it matters

It shows that recovery does not always require total stillness.

Where this comes up

Where this fits in a practice

The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.