Interested in sports injury rehabilitation in New Jersey? Expert physical therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy help athletes get back to the games they love. We understand how difficult it is to take time away from athletics, and our therapists craft individualized plans designed to help athletes achieve outstanding results in minimal time.
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we offer a broad range of services across our 51 locations. Our clinics are located in 13 different counties to ensure New Jersey residents have convenient access to the rehabilitative care they need. At each of our locations, you can expect services 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
Sports rehabilitation: Conditioning exercises
Athletes rehabilitating from sports injuries must go beyond typical rehabilitation methods and prepare their bodies for the intense stress of athletics. To do this, physical therapists often combine several types of rehabilitative methods to rehabilitate injuries, strengthen surrounding tissues, and prepare the body to resist future injury. One of the key types of exercise included in these programs is conditioning exercise.
What are conditioning exercises?
Conditioning exercise is designed to help patients increase their work capacity. These types of exercises can be thought of as strength exercises for the cardiovascular system. For patients with sports injuries, a conditioning plan is integral to returning to athletics, especially sports that involve high levels of endurance. For example, a swimmer needs full-body strength to perform a freestyle stroke. However, it is equally important that the swimmer has the muscular and cardiovascular endurance needed to maintain their form and continue the movement for the length of the race. This is where conditioning comes in.
Types of exercises
There are many types of conditioning exercises that can be included in a conditioning program. These include cardiovascular exercises such as water aerobics, walking, stair stepping, or swimming, along with muscular endurance exercises such as repeated squats, lunges, or HIIT movements.
If an athlete is training to return to a certain sport, their conditioning exercise may incorporate functional movements. For example, a runner rehabilitating a knee injury may begin to incorporate running in water, jogging, or running short distances. A pitcher, on the other hand, may begin performing short throws and repeated tosses to strengthen muscles in the area. This type of movement can build muscle memory and increase the fitness of surrounding tissues. When athletes return to their sport, their body is more prepared for the specific types of movements they experience than if they performed general exercise.
Who benefits from conditioning exercises?
There are many benefits of conditioning exercises. Conditioning exercises are designed to be performed alongside other types of strengthening exercises. In general, anyone interested in improving their range of motion, overall fitness, and reducing their risk of injury can benefit from conditioning exercises.
Let’s work together!
Athletes of all ages and backgrounds who experience a sports injury can benefit from sports injury rehabilitation at Twin Boro Physical Therapy. We practice the latest methods and techniques to ensure our patients maximize their time in the clinic and leave their program prepared to return to the sports they love. To schedule your first appointment by calling 732.554.0775 or visiting our website.
