Start Your Fall Prevention Training Early with Elastic Resistance

January 5, 2017

After a hard fall, some people can get right up and carry on with their day. For older adults, though, a fall can be much worse, resulting in broken bones, head trauma and even death. As winter approaches, the elderly are even more susceptible to fall and injury; that’s why it is important to stay […]

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How to Identify Gait Abnormalities

January 4, 2017

Just like the eyes are the windows to the soul, a person’s gait pattern is the window to any underlying disease or musculoskeletal irregularities. Clinicians have been using gait analysis for years to measure movement, identify abnormalities and their causes, as well as create treatment plans to allow patients to work towards normal movement patterns. […]

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Two Ways to Tape the Wrist: Rigid Tape and Kinesiology Tape

January 3, 2017

Taping has been used for years to help athletes recover and regain performance. More specifically, one researcher noted, “Taping may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of wrist instability and injury, particularly for patients with occupational-specific demands, such as musicians, athletes, or therapists” (Porretto-Loehrke A 2016). But nowadays, the term “taping” doesn’t cut it […]

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2017: Our Biggest, Brightest Year Yet!

December 30, 2016

Last year, we made some big promises. As a matter of fact, we met them all with flying colors! We built our new brand under the Performance Health Academy name, we brought you impactful articles, riveting research and featured some of the biggest names in physical therapy, chiropractic, athletic training and massage therapy. We also […]

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The Top 10 Clinical Education Articles of 2016

December 29, 2016

It’s been a great year for the Performance Health Academy, full of clinical insight, expert opinions and research overload. We’ve been looking back at the most popular articles from 2016 and we figured we’d share our top content with you, just in case you missed some (which we’re SURE you didn’t… you read the blog […]

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How Physical Activity Can Improve Breast Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life

December 28, 2016

Fighting cancer is a long, hard battle, both mentally and physically. Despite surviving cancer, the long-term effects of chemotherapy and other treatments can have detrimental effects on patients due to increased fall rates and bone fractures. These injuries can result from a decrease in bone density, balance and range of motion. However, a six-week exercise […]

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4 Reasons Why You Should Include a Hand Exercise Program for Your Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

December 22, 2016

Nearly 1.5 million people are affected by rheumatoid arthritis today. For years, physical and occupational therapists have provided effective treatment through the use of drug regimens; however, the rise of opioid abuse has caused clinicians everywhere to seek out drug-free alternatives for pain relief. Tailored hand exercises have been theorized to enhance the effects of […]

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Performance Health Academy Research Digest: November 2016

December 21, 2016

24 new articles were added to the Academy in November: Low back pain M Mendis et al. Effect of motor control training on hip muscles in elite football players with and without low back pain. J Sci Med Sport. 2016 Nov;19(11):866-871. Aussie football players performing lumbo-pelvic motor control exercises including TheraBand® resistance can reduce lower back […]

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Can Kinesiology Tape Enhance Manual Trigger Point Therapy? #TapeTuesday

December 20, 2016

How many of your patients or athletes have come to you and said “I’ve got this knot on my [body part] that I can’t seem to get out?” Myofascial pain syndrome is not only incredibly common, but, as the name suggests, can be incredibly painful. It’s a clinician’s job to find and treat the cause […]

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Which Tool Is Better for Strength Training in Athletics: Isotonic or Elastic Resistance?

December 16, 2016

High-intensity strength training is the cornerstone of any successful athlete’s training regimen. It’s no secret that building muscle is a key aspect of improving performance in virtually any sport, as well as everyday life. While the street to making gains is a one-way road, this road has two lanes; the isotonic resistance lane and the […]

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