Increase Strength Through Physical Therapy
Feeling tired and weak? Loss of muscle keeping you from getting around as quickly as you used to? If you answered YES to any of these questions Avala Physical Therapy and our team of expert PTs can help develop a customized exercise plan to help you improve muscle strength and get you moving again!
Resistance Exercise
Exercising more frequently can help you overcome fatigue and increase your energy levels. Resistance exercises are the key to helping increase muscle strength.
MUSCLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE EXAMPLES
- Lifting Weights
- Resistance Band Training
- Cycling
- Walking on an Incline
- Climbing Stairs
- Swimming
Nutrition
Nutrition plays a big part in helping to regain loss of muscle mass. High-protein foods as well as fats and carbohydrates are necessary in order to have enough energy to complete muscle strengthening exercises.
TOP HEALTHY FOODS TO BUILD MUSCLE
- Eggs
- Salmon
- Chicken Breast
- Greek Yogurt (Non-fat)
- Lean Beef
- Edamame
- Quinoa
Good News
Good news, the loss of muscle mass is mostly reversible! Let our Physical Therapists here at Avala help increase your strength and improve your energy levels. Complete the request appointment form below or give us a call to schedule your next physical therapy appointment at 985-801-6265.