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Strength Training in Physical Therapy

Weight training exercises are often an important part of physical rehabilitation. Explore these resources for using weights in injury and illness recovery.
  1. Injury Management
  2. Injury Management

A Bodyweight Bootcamp and Circuit
Get fit with this weight training, bootcamp and circuit program without expensive equipment or gym fees.

Top Training Exercises to Prevent Osteoporosis
Maximize Your Bone Health with Weight-Bearing Exercise

Weight Training in Rehabilitation
Strength and conditioning exercises can play an important role in recovery from injury - sports or otherwise.

Training with weights requires great technique to maximize performance, and good form to prevent injury. Do both.
Practise good weight lifting technique to ensure safety and performance.

Understanding Posture
Posture is important; not only in old age, but starting at early age.

The Real Truth About Abs
The really, truly truth about abs -- no kidding . . .

What You Need to Know About Muscle
Understanding how muscle repairs and grows can help you with your weight training.

Training for Balance in Senior Years
Muscle strength and balance is important for preventing falls in senior years.

Knee Pain and Injury in Weight Training
Injury and pain in a knee joint is worth investigating. Here's what to watch out for.

Know Your Joints and How to Exercise Them
Understand how your joints work during physical activity and how to protect them.

What You Should Know About Your Heart and Physical Training
Physical training and exercise affects your heart in various ways. Find out all about your heart and exercise.

Different Types of Stretching for Flexibility
static stretching, ballistic stretching, dynamic stretching, PNF stretching

Prevent Injury - Things to Do and Not to Do for Hamstrings, Knees, Shoulders
You can prevent many of the injuries that lifters and other athletes suffer by being aware of these points.

Prevent and Manage Back Injuries in Weight Training
The lower back is susceptible to injury. Learn how to protect your back from injury and make it strong.

Stretches and Warm-ups for Weight Training
The advice to stretch and warm-up before and after workouts to prevent injury or improve performance has taken a beating lately with some investigations showing no benefit. Get the latest tips on stretching and warm-ups in this article.

Injured Rotator Cuff of the Shoulder
Rotator cuff injuries of the shoulder are common among sports and non-sports people alike.

Prepare for Military Training Boot Camp
Learn how to get fit and make it easy on yourself in military recruit training.

Orthopedics at About.com
About.com Orthopedics has a wealth of information on musculoskeletal injuries and treatment methods including strength training rehabilitation.

American Physical Therapy Association
Information from the American Physical Therapy Association

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