**11. Resistance exercises for musculoskeletal disorder**

Muscles are forced to operate against a weight or force during strength training, commonly referred to as resistance exercise. Resistance exercise is an anaerobic exercise [71]. The use of free weights, weight machines, resistance bands, and your own body weight are a few examples of various forms of strength training. For the most benefit, a beginner should exercise two to three times each week. Before beginning a new

**Figure 15.** *Isotonic exercise [73].*

**Figure 16.** *Isokinetic exercise [74].*

**Figure 17.** *Isometric exercise [73].*

fitness program, the patient should undergo a pre-participation health examination and contact with professionals such as a doctor, exercise physiologist, physiotherapist, or licensed exercise professional. To enhance strength and growth increases, players should rest each muscle group for at least 48 hours. Vary workouts to help client push past a training plateau [72]. Comes in three forms: isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic.

