Strength and Fitness Training

Strength and Fitness Training at Balance Physical Therapy is led by Masters-level Physical Therapists who are also Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists and Athletic Trainers with over ten years of experience. We are athletes ourselves who lead active lifestyles and are training to improve our performance and prevent injury. We understand the challenges you face, as well as the strengths you can draw on to achieve your goals. The atmosphere at Balance is supportive and provides you with the inspiration and motivation to keep you on track and exceeding your own expectations.

Guided Workouts Improve Performance and Prevent Injury

Strength Training at Balance Physical Therapy is a POWERFUL alternative to a gym membership! Our Physical Therapists ARE ALSO Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists, Athletic Trainers and Experienced Athletes. Workouts are FUN and ever-changing to challenge your body, mind and spirit.

Customized Personal Training

Personal Training - Our customized personal training programs are designed to increase your strength, agility and balance, enhance muscle and cardiovascular endurance, and improve your coordination. You can work 1:1 or 1:2 with a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist/Physical Therapist or Certified Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist. You will be amazed at what you can achieve when you learn how your body moves, proper body mechanics and how to challenge yourself safely.

Functional Circuit Training

“State of the art equipment combined with your body weight and gravity…a serious workout.”

Led by a Physical Therapist who is ALSO a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist or a Certified Athletic Trainer, functional circuit training at Balance combines strength exercises with endurance/aerobic exercises, providing the benefits of a cardiovascular and a strength training workout.

Functional training means that the exercises reproduce real-life movements like pulling, reaching, bending, lifting. It includes full body strengthening using balance, agility, plyometrics while emphasizing core muscle stability.

Functional Circuit Training is for anyone interested in exercising at a moderate to high level. Each exercise has an easy, moderate and difficult option and resistance can be set to individual needs and goals.

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Sports Performance and Injury Prevention

There is a unique and specific benefit to working with us because of our combination of skills and expertise; we are Physical Therapists who are either Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Chris Pierce) or certified Athletic Trainer (Pete Olson). We are also actively training ourselves. We know how to build a program that will improve your speed, agility, power and overall performance.

Injury Prevention - Numerous studies indicate that certain exercises will not only prevent injuries but improve your speed, agility, power and overall performance. We have developed programs specifically to teach athletes exercises to prevent injuries that are extremely common in athletes who play soccer, lacrosse, football, basketball, baseball, rugby, field hockey, volleyball, and tennis, as well as athletes who ski or play ice hockey. We take medical conditions and pre-existing injuries into special consideration when designing your program.

Yoga

At Balance we believe that the integration of body mind and spirit supports good health. Balance Physical Therapy hosts Amy Spencer, certified Yoga Instructor and owner of Niralambaya Yoga www.gracesimplyis.com .

Yoga can be applied to the management of chronic conditions and injury rehabilitation. It can be used in conjunction with other therapies, such as Physical Therapy to assist the recovery and healing process. With a qualified instructor, yoga can be modified to accommodate a multitude of physical limitations. Yoga can help increase circulation, mobility, and strength. It is an effective method to reduce stress and support you on your path towards emotional and physical well-being.

Amy has been practicing and teaching for over ten years. Amy teaches a style of Yoga that is eclectic and fun. She will teach you at every level of your journey (beginner through advanced) and will always encourage you to work at your own pace. Amy enjoys sharing her love of Yoga and introducing others to the benefits that Yoga can offer. She is a source of inspiration and joy to everyone in her class.

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At Balance you will:

• Exercise with experts
• Try new approaches without fear of injury
• Receive expert and specialized guidance
• Improve your ability to live, play and work while minimizing the risk of injury