Progressive Overload – what this should look like in rehab
Progressive overload is a fundamental principle of exercise training and especially rehab. It is when you progressively increase the load, frequency, intensity or volume of the exercise. Unfortunately in some rehab plans though it’s not used effectively. Let’s take an example, you have recently injured your shoulder at gym training for an upcoming event. You know you’re going to need to meet your PB strength to compete in the event. You see a physio who just does some basic testing and gives you an exercise band to do some strength work