Strength Training as Tissue tolerance, Resilience, and Mobility Enhancer

Key Points:

1. Builds Tissue Tolerance

• Progressive loading enhances the ability of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bone to tolerate greater forces
• Reduces risk of overload injuries by improving load-bearing ability.
• Evidence: Resistance training enhances tendon stiffness and collagen synthesis.

2. Improves Resilience

• Strengthened tissues recover faster from physical stress.
• Improves neuromuscular control, minimizing movement errors that contribute to strain
• Promotes metabolic health, aiding tissue repair and reducing inflammation.

3. Enhances Mobility Through Strength

• Strength gained through full range of motion improves active flexibility.
• Active end-range strength increases joint stability and usable motion.

4. Functional Carryover

• Builds movement confidence and decreases fear-avoidance behaviours.
• Supports return to sport, work, and daily activities with greater ease and safety.

5. Part of a Holistic Approach

• Most effective when combined with motor control exercises, movement pattern retraining, and sufficient recovery.

References

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Disclaimer:

This course, created by Eric Hammer, Registered Physiotherapist, is designed for licensed physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals for educational purposes only. It does not provide individualized medical advice and should not replace clinical judgment. Participants are responsible for applying the material within the scope of their professional practice and regulatory standards. Eric Hammer assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from use of course content.

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