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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.

Cable Exercise for Abs and Arms

For this exercise you pull down a weight attached to a cable system with arms out in front. You get work on the abs and the arms at the same time.

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.

Hamstring Training for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Tears to the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh are common injuries in active people. The best way to rehabilitate this injury or train muscles for prevention is controversial. Weight training programs which strengthen the hamstrings and the core muscles may offer a solution.

Do the Deep Abdominals Muscles Need Strengthening?

The recommendation to hollow in or draw in the abdominal muscles to activate the deep transversus abdominis muscles is now under question for weight trainers and strength trainers because the science does not hold up under investigation.

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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