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Selected Resistance Training Regimens (Part II)

By Carolyn Kisner PT, MS and Lynn Allen Colby PT, MS on June 12th 2008

Application and Progression of Plyometric Training
Plyometric training is appropriate only in the later stage of rehabilitation of active individuals who must achieve a high level of physical performance in specific, high-demand activities.
Contraindications. Plyometrics should not be used if inflammation, pain, or significant joint instability is present.
Preparation for plyometrics. Prior to initiation of plyometric training, a […]

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Filed Under: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Exercises, Rehabilitation, Resistance Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise
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Selected Resistance Training Regimens (Part I)

By Carolyn Kisner PT, MS and Lynn Allen Colby PT, MS on June 12th 2008

Introduction
For the past 50 to 60 years practitioners and researchers alike in rehabilitation and fitness settings have taken great interest in resistance exercise and functional training. As a result, many systems of exercise have been developed to improve muscle strength, power, and endurance. All of these systems are based on the overload principle, and most […]

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Filed Under: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Exercises, Rehabilitation, Resistance Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise
Tags: , circuit weight training, isokenitic regimen, physical fitness, plyometric training, Rehabilitation, resistance training

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