**12. Effects of strength training**

Numerous advantageous neuromuscular changes that improve both physical and mental health are promoted by strength training.

Resistance exercise has several advantages for both mental and physical health, including:


#### *Perspective Chapter: Resistance Exercises for Musculoskeletal Disorders DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.110166*


## **13. Comparison between resistance exercises and physical therapy**

Strength training improves your capacity to overcome resistance by having you concentrate on lifting the most weight for the specified amount of repetitions. Physical therapy programs for the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal problems always incorporate strength training. Moving the weight from point A to point B is the main concern [76]. With stronger muscles, almost every action becomes easier. Exercise treatment may provide benefits to patients with chronic low back pain through the voluntary contraction of specific muscle groups [77, 78].
