Strengthening

Strengthening exercises are exercises which are designed to increase the strength of specific or groups of muscles. Strengthening exercises overload the muscle until the point of muscle fatigue. This force and overload of a muscle encourage the growth, increasing the strength. Weak muscles can increase the risk of injury to the surrounding joints and soft tissues. Physiotherapists at Physio.co.uk will assess, diagnose and provide an appropriate strengthening exercise program for you.

What are the benefits of Strengthening Exercises?

There are many different benefits of strengthening exercises. Some of the benefits of receiving a strengthening exercise program are:

• Muscle strength is improved.
• Decrease energy expenditure as muscles are more efficient.
• Reduced risk of injury.
• Improve function.
• Improve quality of movement.
• Delay onset of arthritic conditions.