Whether you are trying to improve your everyday movements or you are training for an ultramarathon, physical therapy can help you reach your movement goals. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we employ highly skilled physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists to ensure patients have access to evidence-based methods using state of the art equipment and techniques to deliver outstanding results. Residents of Dayton who are interested in learning more about knee physical therapy at Twin Boro Physical Therapy should visit our South Brunswick location today.
With 27 convenient locations across 16 counties, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is the largest private physical therapy network in the state of New Jersey. We treat a broad range of conditions, including (but not limited to):
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
For each specialty, patients are paired one-on-one with a physical therapist to provide individualized therapeutic care plans and incorporate real-time adjustments during the rehabilitation process. If your condition falls outside of these specialties, schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experts to assess your condition and go over recommended next steps.
Exercises to Incorporate into Your Gym Routine
When exercising the lower body, incorporating a few exercises designed specifically to target muscles that improve knee stability can help to strengthen the legs over time and lower the risk of future injury.
Targeted exercises are a great way to promote stability in your knees and confidence in your everyday movements. A few of our favorite exercises are:
Calf Raises
Calf raises are a great way to promote stability and increase balance.
To perform this exercise, stand with your feet hip-width apart and shift the weight to your toes. You may balance by putting a hand on a railing or wall. From here, lift the heels off of the ground and raise them as high in the air as you can. Lower the heels slowly back to the ground and repeat as many times as able.
Hamstring Curls
Hamstring curls are a great way to build leg strength, increase knee mobility, and reduce knee stiffness.
To perform this exercise, hold the back of a chair and slowly bend one knee, lifting the heel as close to the glutes as you can. Try to squeeze the hamstring as you perform this movement. Lower the leg and repeat 3 sets of 10 reps on each side.
Hip Bridge
Hip bridges increase alignment, build stability, and build strength in the glutes, hamstrings, hips, and core.
To perform this movement, lie on your back with your knees bent and heels flat. The heels are about 6 inches away from the glutes. Tighten the core and glutes and press through the heels to lift the glutes off of the ground while keeping the shoulders planted on the floor. Hold this elevated position for 5 seconds and then slowly lower the hips back to the ground. Repeat 3 sets of 5 to 10 reps.
Let’s Get Started!
Physical therapy is a journey, and many of our patients experience significant improvement in their knee pain and mobility over time. If you are looking for an expert knee physical therapy program near Dayton, look to our South Brunswick location to get started. We can be reached by calling 732.554.0775 or visiting our website.
