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Exercises to Improve Muscle Strength

Increasing muscle strength is often a priority in recovering from a multitude of injury and disease. Learn various types of exercises to get the results you want.

Advanced Hip Strengthening Exercises

This step-by-step guide will show you how to perform advanced hip strengthening exercises.

Toe Raises

Toe raises are an excellent exercise to strengthen the calf muscles.

Favorite Leg Strengthening Exercises - Leg Exercises

Favorite exercises for leg strengthening.

Quadricep Exercises

A review of exercises to strengthen the quadriceps.

Leg Raises

Straight leg raises are an excellent way to strengthen the hip joint as well as the abdominal muscles.

Core Stabilization Exercises

Core stabilization exercises are used to help strengthen the trunk and pelvic muscles of those suffering from chronic low back pain. By improving the strength, endurance, and control of these muscles, the muscular imbalances associated with low back pain can be improved.

Calf Muscle Strengthening

Toe raises describes a specific exercise to target the calf muscles.

Stabilization Exercises

Patients suffering from low back pain will use stabilization exercises to improve the strength, endurance, balance and control of postural muscles. Here you'll find an overview of stabilization exercises.

Quad-Strengthening Exercises

The quadriceps (or quads) describe the four muscles located on the front of the thigh. Learn a few easy exercises to strengthen the quad muscles of the legs.

Core-Strengthening Exercise

Core exercises involve strengthening the muscles around the abdominal and back region. A strong core helps many back injuries.

Weight Lifting Safety

The DOs and DON'Ts of weight lifting are reviewed.

Elbow Exercises

A review of exercises to strengthen the muscles of the elbow joint.

Hip Strengthening Exercises

A review of three exercises to strengthen the muscles of the hip.

Leg Stregthening Exercises

Physical therapy is an important part of many surgery recoveries. Here, exercises to strengthen leg muscles after surgery are reviewed.

Pelvic Floor Exercises

Daily exercises of the pelvic floor muscles can help maintain urinary and bowel continence.

Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises

Strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff muscles, which help lift your arm as well as rotate it away from your body.

Ankle Strengthening

Learn exercises to increase the strength of the muscles around your ankles.

Gluteal Sets

Gluteal sets are easy exercises that strengthen the muscles around the hip.

Exercises After Shoulder Arthroscopy

A review of four exercises that should be performed progressively after shoulder arthroscopy.

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is reviewed in this article.

Abdominal Exercises

Easy exercises to help strengthen your abdominal muscles.

Core Strengthening

Core strengthening refers to exercising the muscles around your pelvis and trunk. It works to improve posture and prevent back injury.

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions. By using the physical properties of water, it assists in patient healing and exercise performance.

Wall Slides

Wall slides are an effective way to strengthen your quadricep muscles. Learn how to do this exercise.

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