Strengthening and conditioning refers to a specialized approach focused on enhancing muscle strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and overall physical conditioning through targeted exercises and training protocols. This aspect of physical therapy aims to improve the strength and function of muscles, joints, and other tissues to optimize movement patterns, prevent injuries, and promote overall health and wellness. Strengthening exercises may involve using resistance bands, weights, body weight, or other tools to challenge muscles and promote muscle growth, while conditioning exercises focus on improving cardiovascular fitness, stamina, and endurance through activities like aerobic exercises, interval training, or functional movements.
Strengthening and conditioning programs are tailored to individual needs and goals, helping patients build a solid foundation of physical strength, resilience, and fitness to support their daily activities, sports performance, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy is staffed with a professional and caring team of experts with clinical experience in Strengthening & Conditioning. Browse through our physical therapist profiles to learn how they can help you with restoring functionality.
Patients undergoing strengthening and conditioning in physical therapy often experience a wide range of physical benefits that contribute to their overall health and well-being. By engaging in targeted strengthening exercises, patients can improve muscle strength, enhance joint stability, and increase overall functional capacity. This leads to better coordination, balance, and postural alignment, reducing the risk of falls and injuries while supporting proper movement patterns. Additionally, conditioning exercises help patients build cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and stamina, improving their ability to engage in physical activities, sports, and daily tasks with greater ease and efficiency.
Furthermore, the physical benefits of strengthening and conditioning in physical therapy extend to enhanced muscle tone, increased metabolism, and improved body composition. Regular participation in these programs can lead to the development of lean muscle mass, reduced body fat, and improved overall body composition, promoting a healthier weight and body structure. Patients may also experience improved energy levels, reduced fatigue, and enhanced cardiovascular health, leading to a better quality of life and increased confidence in their physical abilities.
Strengthening & Conditioning can include techniques or exercises such as:
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy began as an idea to bring the highest quality physical therapy to all people in our community. We wanted to offer the best that NYC has in health care while not marginalizing people based on socioeconomic boundaries (race, income, language, religion, etc). We offer a “concierge style service” and continue to accept many commercial insurances, medicare and even medicaid policies.
Since this is a physical therapy session which will require a physical examination and therapeutic exercise (varies by patient), we ask all our patients to come prepared. Please come dressed in loose fitted clothing that will allow for easy mobility, comfort, and access to the area of complaint. In addition we recommend sneakers with soles that grip to prevent slips or falls.
The need for a referral depends on what type of insurance you have. Most insurance plans do not require one, however some insurances do. For example, if you have HIP, you will need a referral from your primary care physician. We ask that you check to see what your health insurance plan requires prior to your initial visit. If you are unsure, please contact our front office and we’ll do our best to determine whether or not you require a referral.
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Each patients case and diagnosis is unique and requires the development of an individualized plan of care. Your physical therapist will give you an estimate of the number of sessions needed to reach a level of “feeling better”, during your initial evaluation.
Over time the number of visits may increase or decrease from the initial estimate, based on the progress made.
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy accepts many of the available major insurance plans as well as alternate payment options, including cash/self-pay, to make our services accessible and affordable. Please visit the link below to view all information pertaining to Payment Options.
