Twin Boro Physical Therapy is the premier physical therapy service in New Jersey. With 51 locations across 13 counties, we are the largest private physical therapy network in the state. No matter where you are located, we can connect you with a highly experienced, dedicated professional who can help you achieve your goals.
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we offer a range of services to best treat our diverse patient population. Our professionals are dedicated to keeping up with the latest science and evidence-based methods, so our patients can feel confident they are being treated with state-of-the-art methods. At each of our locations, we offer expert services in areas such as:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
We are continually updating our methods and expanding our services, so patients outside of these categories should not feel discouraged from scheduling a consultation to get started. If your concern is outside of our expertise, we will connect you with professionals more suited to your condition. If we can provide services to help, you will be paired one-on-one with a physical therapist to begin working on an individualized plan to lead you to success.
What are muscle strengthening exercises?
Muscle strengthening exercises target the ability of the muscles to exert force. Exercises in this category often target specific muscles or groups of muscles, such as the leg muscles or arm muscles.
Muscle strengthening is a key part of many physical therapy programs and can significantly improve symptoms such as pain, instability, functional difficulties, and weakness. In some cases, people experience injuries because there was a weakness or imbalance that led to unnatural forces being placed on a certain region of the body. Strengthening exercises can be key when returning to activity to sustain recovery and prevent future injuries.
Types of exercises
While individual exercise plans will vary, muscle-strengthening exercises often include weighted exercises, bodyweight exercises, exercises using elastic bands, and exercises using resistance from water or other equipment.
Who benefits from this type of exercise?
In general, patients of all skill levels benefit from muscle-strengthening exercises when performed correctly. Patients with muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, or joint pain may experience heightened benefits. Patients looking to take up a new level of physical activity or prevent future injuries will also benefit from muscle strengthening as a measure to prepare for stress on certain regions of the body.
What are the differences between muscle strengthening exercises and conditioning exercises?
Muscle strengthening and conditioning are often used interchangeably, but the two types of exercises are not synonymous. Muscle strengthening exercises target the capacity of a specific muscle to exert force, while conditioning exercises focus on work capacity and endurance fitness. In general, patients need a combination of these types of exercise when rehabilitating a certain area of the body. Physical therapists often target strength and conditioning in the same exercises, such as having patients perform aerobic circuits of strengthening exercises.
Ready to begin?
Twin Boro Physical Therapy offers premier physical therapy services to patients across New Jersey. We employ expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, and certified hand therapists who work together to treat patients and offer advanced services that encourage long-term results. To schedule an appointment at a clinic near you, call 732.554.0775 or visit our website.
