CLX Russian Squat – #ExerciseEverywhere

September 2, 2016

Performing squats at home or on the road may be unfulfilling if you’re looking for more of a challenge than a bodyweight squat. Luckily, the TheraBand CLX can travel anywhere you do and is your all-in-one tool for workouts on your time, wherever you may be! Use the resistance of the TheraBand CLX to crank […]

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Hamstring Tendinopathy: How to Rehabilitate (Part 3)

September 1, 2016

If you missed part one covering the initial diagnosis or part two about determining hamstring tendinopathy treatment approaches, catch up before learning how to rehabilitate hamstring tendinopathy! We’ve spent the last couple of weeks talking about the beginning stages of diagnosing hamstring tendinopathy and the guiding factors that determine exercise prescription. Now it’s time to […]

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Should Shoulder Pulleys Be Used for Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation Exercise?

August 31, 2016

Rehabilitation of the post-operative rotator cuff has recently been under debate. While shoulder pulleys have classically been used to improve range of motion and re-establish strength, there has been a rising concern that rope and pulley exercises may be hurting more than helping. The accusation lies in a potential of excessive scapular motion and the […]

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Ask Dr. Phil: Kinesiology Taping Research Results

August 30, 2016

“Why do two different reviews have different conclusions about the efficacy of kinesiology taping?” It’s basically a ‘Tale of Two Studies’ to play on Charles Dickens novel by a similar name. The two studies in question are from Lim & Tay (2015) and Parreira et al. (2014). Lim & Tay reported that kinesiology tape is […]

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Research Roundup for July 2016

August 29, 2016

By Phil Page PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, FACSM 22 new articles were added to the Academy in July on a variety of topics using Performance Health products : Shoulder rehab Sports injury prevention & performance enhancement Kinesiology taping & rigid taping Exercise prescription Special populations Myofascial therapy Compression Clinical guidelines See all the July articles […]

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CLX Reverse Fly – #ExerciseEverywhere

August 26, 2016

Want to learn how to fly? First, you’ll need the back muscles to make it happen! Strengthen your wings with a simple TheraBand CLX, courtesy of exercise physiologist and personal trainer Jackie Church! You’ll sculpt your trapezius and rhomboids with only two loops; how easy is that?! CLX Reverse Fly Place your hands in each […]

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Happy 25th Anniversary Biofreeze!

August 25, 2016

How has Biofreeze impacted your life? We want to know! Leave us a post on Facebook or Tweet @Biofreeze to share your story. Also, use the hashtag #Biofreeze25th to connect with Biofreeze lovers worldwide! In honor of the 25th anniversary of Biofreeze, we’ve put together a brief timeline of how the product you’ve grown to […]

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Hamstring Tendinopathy: How to Diagnose and Manage (Part 2)

August 24, 2016

If you missed part one covering the initial diagnosis, catch up before learning more about determining hamstring tendinopathy treatment approaches! Last week we stated the importance of thorough assessment in hamstring tendinopathy cases to rule out other injuries and dysfunctions. If you are confident in your diagnosis, it’s time to take a look at the […]

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How to Apply Kinesiology Tape (The Right Way!)

August 23, 2016

It’s time to tape! For the past five weeks, we’ve covered the important topics exploring the clinical relevance and proper use of kinesiology tape; now it’s time to put all of your knowledge to use! If you need to catch up, check out our past episodes: Which Brand of Kinesiology Tape is Best? Does Kinesiology […]

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Join the Celebration at The National FCA Show!

August 22, 2016

We’re doing it BIG for the 25th anniversary of Biofreeze at The National FCA Show! For a quarter of a century, chiropractors have been using and recommending Biofreeze and other Performance Health products, and we want to thank you for all of your loyalty and patronage over the last 25 years. If you’re at the show […]

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