Strength training:
Incorporating strength training into the physical therapy plan of care is beneficial for patients. Strength training benefits include:
Improves pain and restored function
Improves muscle strength
Protects bone health and muscle mass
Improves weight and overall health
Improves body mechanics
Improves and manages chronic diseases
Improves flexibility and balance
Improves posture and mobility
Enhances performance

At OPTC we utilize various tools to work on strength training which include:

Free weights
Upper extremity and lower extremity machines
Physio balls
Medicine balls
Resistance bands
Theraputty
Balance boards and BOSU ball
Patients' body weight for close chain exercises, examples include:
    Squats 
    Step ups
    Push up
    Lunges
    Planks
    Blood flow restriction training