How to Improve Bone Density at Any Stage of Osteoporosis

December 15, 2016

There are plenty of preventable diseases in the world; unfortunately, osteoporosis may not be one of them. While there are certain risk factors that are controllable such as dietary choices, medical conditions and lifestyle choices, elements such as sex, age, family history and hormone levels are all out of our patient’s hands. To offset this […]

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Star-Pattern Kinesiology Taping Technique for Lumbar Pain

December 13, 2016

We’ve previously covered a kinesiology taping technique for lumbar pain; a standard two-strip tape job. This week, we’re adding some variety to your patient care options by introducing you to the star-pattern. Back in 2013, a study was conducted to study “the effects of kinesiology tape applied to chronic low back pain patients on anticipatory […]

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Time Management Article Featured in “Massage Today”

December 12, 2016

No matter who you are or what you do, time management skills are invaluable. Massage therapists are trained to handle so many aspects of the job, but many are still learning how to balance time, quality and their personal well-being. Marshall Dahneke, President of Performance Health, and Lynda Solien-Wolfe LMT, vice president of massage and […]

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CLX Upright X-Row – #ExerciseEverywhere

December 9, 2016

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a full gym right in your living room? Just shell out a couple thousand dollars and it’s yours! Or, if you don’t have that kind of pocket change, invest in a set of TheraBand CLX bands. These bands give you results similar to traditional weights and are easy […]

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Roll Away Your Patient’s Plantar Heel Pain

December 7, 2016

One of the most common foot conditions is heel pain. Even with a specific condition like this, professionals at the Mayo Clinic have identified a wide variety of conditions that can cause heel pain like: Plantar fasciitis Achilles tendinitis Achilles tendon rupture Heel spur Osteomyelitis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Stress fractures Tarsal tunnel syndrome All of […]

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Kinesiology Taping for Shoulder Support (Option 2)

December 6, 2016

Last week, we covered a kinesiology taping technique for shoulder support. In this week’s episode of Dr. Phil Page’s Kinesiology Taping 101 Series you’ll learn another variation of the shoulder support kinesiology taping technique to interchange based on specific impairment and patient preference. Shoulder support kinesiology taping technique (option 2) To tape for shoulder support, […]

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Menthol: The Proven Pain Reliever

December 5, 2016

Menthol-based topical pain relievers like Biofreeze are clinically researched and have traditionally been recommended for pain relief purposes by clinicians and peers alike. Nevertheless, some may not be convinced that a topical pain reliever can work. Researchers Anderson and colleagues established a study to help give clinicians piece of mind. “This study aimed to characterize […]

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CLX Triceps Press – #ExerciseEverywhere

December 2, 2016

Building off of our last exercise, the CLX triceps press is a great way to feel the burn. Add some elastic resistance exercises to your arm day exercise routine to keep your muscles guessing! All you need is the TheraBand CLX, exercise physiologist and personal trainer Jackie Church and our entire #ExerciseEverywhere series. Let’s get […]

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Introducing, The Journal of Performance Health

December 1, 2016

18 years ago, TheraBand Academy was created to provide research and education for the clinical use of TheraBand products. At that time, “evidence-based practice” was in its infancy—and the Hygenic Corporation, manufacturer of TheraBand, knew the importance of providing research to support their products used by practicing clinicians. TheraBand was one of the first manufacturers […]

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Scientific Advisory Committee 2016 Research Summaries Coming Soon!

November 30, 2016

Nineteen clinicians and researchers met in Copenhagen, Denmark in July to present and discuss their research on Performance Health products. This was the 18th year of ‘TRAC,’ the annual meeting of the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee. Researchers representing various clinical disciplines (physical therapy, athletic training, chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise science, and sports medicine) from […]

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