Strength training for physical therapy (PT) often focuses on improving muscular strength, endurance, and function while addressing specific injuries or physical limitations.
Here are the main types of strength training commonly used in PT:
- Isometric Strength Training
Definition Exercises where muscles contract without changing length, and joints do not move.
Purpose : Builds strength in a targeted area without stressing the joint. - Wall sits
- Static holds (e.g., plank)
- Pushing against an immovable object
- Isotonic Strength Training
- Definition:
- Exercises involving muscle contraction with movement through a range of motion
- Types:
- Concentric: Muscle shortens
- Eccentric: Muscle lengthens
Examples
