Got Knee Osteoarthritis? Your Knee Health Isn’t Your Only Concern

September 20, 2016

After receiving a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, you would expect to experience many complications with the knee joint. What is often overlooked is how attempting to ease the pain with corrective movements can affect the rest of the leg. The torque production and strength of the quadriceps muscle is commonly compromised in patients with knee […]

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Performance Health Academy Research Digest, August 2016

September 19, 2016

By Phil Page PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, FACSM There were 29 new articles were added to the Academy in August. Neck Satisfaction With the Outcome of Physical Therapist-Prescribed Exercise in Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Ardern C et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Aug;46(8):640-9. Physical therapist- supervised, neck-specific exercises (including […]

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CLX Seated Row – #ExerciseEverywhere

September 16, 2016

Jealous of those back muscles you saw on the swimmers at the Olympics this year? It’s never too late to start sculpting; all you need is a TheraBand CLX a Door Anchor and a door. Watch as exercise physiologist and personal trainer Jackie Church will breaks down this simple move to help you beef up […]

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Does the TheraBand CLX Strength Curve Meet the Mark?

September 15, 2016

For decades, TheraBand has been a cornerstone of elastic resistance products and reliable, applicable research to support them. The most recent innovation came to life in the TheraBand CLX, a latex-free resistance band with consecutive loops. While the product is an absolute sensation in the rehabilitation and strength training markets, there were only a few […]

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Take Action this Pain Awareness Month

September 12, 2016

September is Pain Awareness Month is a time for organizations work to raise awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management. According to The American Chronic Pain Association, “the first Pain Awareness Month was in 2001, when the ACPA led a coalition of groups to establish September as Pain Awareness Month. ACPA […]

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CLX Seated Calf Press #ExerciseEverywhere

September 9, 2016

A small and subtle but powerful workout, the calf press sculpts your calves to make your legs the total sculpted, defined package. Luckily, you have the TheraBand CLX to help enhance your workout whether you’re at a gym, your desk, or the comfort of your own home! Follow exercise physiologist and personal trainer Jackie Church’s […]

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September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day

September 8, 2016

By Phil Page, PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS Today, September 8, is World Physical Therapy Day. This is a very special day for me to reflect on, and to thank my international friends and colleagues. I have spent the last 18 years of my career teaching other physical therapists around the world through TheraBand Academy. The […]

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Stand Strong with Our Most Popular Ankle Exercises

September 8, 2016

It’s #tbt! Over the years we’ve covered a lot of research and protocols dealing with the ankle, whether in sports performance, strengthening, rehabilitation or stabilization. Here’s our four most popular articles to get you started! Our most popular ankle injury articles One Simple Exercise Reduces Ankle Sprains in Football Players This article features an all-star […]

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Elastic Resistance is a Knock Out in Punch Performance Training

September 7, 2016

In any typical sports performance program, you’re sure to see a steady combination of both closed- and open-kinetic chain exercises. In boxing sports, upper body open-chain training is especially crucial to improve and maximize the end-point velocity and peak performance measures. The use of elastic resistance training had yet to be explored in the boxing […]

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Pain in the Vein: Kinesiology Taping Technique for Venous Insufficiency

September 6, 2016

Let’s be honest; getting through menopause should be a celebratory time for women. Unfortunately, post-menopausal women are at a heightened risk to experience the uncomfortable reality of venous insufficiency, a type of vascular problem where blood pools in the legs due to poor venous circulation, leading to swelling and pain. Venous insufficiency is found predominantly […]

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