Which Kinesiology Tape Has the Best Adhesion?

August 3, 2016

When it comes to kinesiology tape, adhesion is everything; the better the stick, the longer the subject can reap the benefits of the tape application. Armed with curiosity and a duty to inform the masses, researchers Etnoyer-Slaski et al. embarked on a quest to find out which popular kinesiology taping brand provided the best adhesion […]

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The Research and Theories Behind Kinesiology Taping

August 2, 2016

There have been a few impactful studies showing the efficacy of using kinesiology tape to fight pain. For example, Lim and Tay (2015) published a meta-analysis showing that kinesiology tape provided “superior pain relief” when compared to minimal intervention. Great – kinesiology tape works… but how? In a world full of flashy claims, so-called “experts” […]

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How to Improve Balance and Strength in 12 Weeks

August 1, 2016

As you age you gain wisdom, experience and responsibility. Unfortunately, you could simultaneously be losing muscle mass, strength and balance. While having plenty of knowledge is extremely valuable, it won’t help decrease the risk of falls or other aging-related injuries. Partaking in a regular exercise and balance training regimen can help an older adult build […]

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#ExerciseEverywhere – CLX Lateral-Forward Lunge

July 29, 2016

We’ve got double the #LegDay trouble with this one! You know exercise physiologist and personal trainer Jackie Church isn’t going to let you slack off on #FitnessFriday; this week she’s waging a war on your glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps with this dynamic TheraBand CLX movement! CLX Lateral-Forward Lunge Place the middle loops of the CLX […]

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Ice Age: What We Know About Cryotherapy (Part 2)

July 28, 2016

If you missed the state of cryotherapy today and the acute ankle sprain scenario results, catch up on part one before continuing! How would you use cryotherapy for subacute sprains… or would you at all? A few weeks ago, we took a look at a study done to analyze the efficacy of cryotherapy and its […]

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TheraBand Research Presented at Annual ACSM Meeting

July 27, 2016

At the recent American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting in Boston, six abstracts were presented and published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, including four on TheraBand exercises and two on TheraBand Kinesiology Tape. Read the new TheraBand research here: Page P et al. 2016. Effects Of Using Elastic Bands On Strength And Muscle […]

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Does Kinesiology Tape Tension Matter?

July 26, 2016

Until recently, it’s been hard to tell if kinesiology tape tension recommendations are valid or an educated “shot-in-the-dark.” Even more difficult is judging tension during the application process. There are plenty of instructors, clinicians, websites and articles speaking on these topics, but very few of them have research-based results to back them up. Years of […]

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#TRAC2016 – Our Best TRAC Yet!

July 25, 2016

Last week, the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark for our 18th annual TRAC meeting! Comprised of elite researchers and clinicians from around the world, the committee spent three days debriefing on a year’s worth of research focusing on Performance Health products and their potential clinical applications. Some of the highlights of […]

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#ExerciseEverywhere – CLX Lateral Walk

July 22, 2016

These bands were made for walking! Follow along with exercise physiologist and personal trainer Jackie Church as she shows you how to blast your legs, glutes and get a cardio kick with the help of the TheraBand CLX. CLX Lateral Walk Place the middle loops of the CLX band above each knee. Hold each end […]

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Do Hot and Cold Therapy Packs Sell in a Clinical Setting?

July 21, 2016

Do you sell therapy products to your patients? Is there research to support ‘clinical retailing’? Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful results. Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new […]

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