Effective Rehab and PT Services in New Jersey by Twin Boro – Your Wellness Partner

Twin Boro Physical Therapy offers wide-ranging effective rehab and PT service in New Jersey. We are proud to be your wellness partner, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Twin Boro Physical Therapy has 51 locations conveniently located across 13 counties. We believe every New Jersey resident should have accessible, affordable, and high-quality rehabilitative care available, and we will continue to expand our services until we reach and exceed this goal. 

Types of physical therapy exercises

Physical therapy exercises are exercises that are designed to help improve the mobility of the body. These exercises often target a specific function or area of the body and may involve several muscle groups at one time. Physical therapy exercises, also called therapeutic exercises, are often prescribed for patients that may benefit from improving their range of motion, strengthening their muscles, improving balance and stability, reducing pain, reducing stiffness, and increasing independence. 

Because of the nature of therapeutic exercises, the exact exercises will vary greatly for patients. In general, there are several general types of exercises that patients may be recommended. In most cases, patients will perform exercises in several of these categories. Here are 5 common types of therapeutic exercise:

1. Strength exercises: Strength exercises focus on specific muscle groups and are designed to increase the force that can be exerted by certain muscle groups. These exercises are typically progressive and will start with bodyweight movements then gradually increase resistance and repetitions. Examples of strength exercises include:
   1. Lunges
   2. Squats
   3. Bicep curls
   4. Ab crunches
2. Conditioning exercises: Conditioning exercises are designed to help patients increase their capacity for work and cardiovascular fitness. This type of therapeutic exercise is often combined with strengthening exercises. Examples of conditioning exercises include:
   1. Swimming
   2. HIIT training
   3. Circuit training
3. Coordination and balance exercises: These exercises are designed for patients who have difficulties with balance and stability in their everyday movements. Many patients are working to regain coordination and balance after an accident or to combat symptoms of a chronic illness. Examples of coordination and balance exercises include:
   1. Standing on one leg
   2. Walking heel-to-toe in the straight line
   3. Standing on the balls of your feet
4. Ambulation exercises: This type of exercise is to help patients improve walking functionality. Patients currently walking with a walker, cane, crutches, or who have difficulty walking by themselves may benefit from this type of therapy. Examples of ambulation exercises include:
   1. Walking backward
   2. Sideways walking
   3. Stair climbing
   4. Jogging
   5. Walking without assistance
5. Range of motion exercises: Range of motion exercises are designed for patients who would benefit from improving the motion of their joints. Many patients with chronic pain or stiffness benefit from this type of exercise. Common range of motion exercises include:
   1. Straight leg raises
   2. Supine hip extension
   3. Hamstring stretches
   4. Arm circles

Ready to work together?

For effective rehab and PT services in New Jersey, there is no better place than Twin Boro Physical Therapy. Whether you are new to physical therapy or have been in the clinic before, our experts will shed a fresh perspective on your condition and help you take measurable steps toward your goals. To get started today at the clinic nearest you, call 732.554.0775 or visit our website.