Upcoming Research: Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Shoulder Function #TapeTuesday

April 12, 2016

Every year, the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee meets to unveil each member’s current research findings and discuss the implications the research has on clinicians, patients and the industry as a whole. This year, Todd Ellenbecker DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS of Physiotherapy Associates in Scottsdale Arizona is currently researching the effects of TheraBand Kinesiology […]

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Research Roundup: March 2016

April 11, 2016

Itching for new research fresh off the press? Every month, Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC compiles a list of the latest studies published in the TheraBand Academy database. Here’s your list for March 2016: Acute Care Jose A, Corso SD. Inpatient rehabilitation improves functional capacity, peripheral muscle strength and quality of life in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a randomised trial. J Physiother. 2016 […]

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Workout of the Weekend: Lateral Lunge

April 8, 2016

Frustrated with boring leg workouts? Instead of walking out of the gym door, tie yourself to it! This lateral lunge exercise will target your glutes and quads, while the use of the TheraBand CLX resistance adds glute medius activation to your inactive leg. Lateral lunge exercise Place your CLX Door Anchor at waist level and […]

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Two Ways to Combat Hamstring Strains

April 6, 2016

Hamstring injuries run rampant through rapid acceleration sports like track, basketball, cheerleading and football. With the amount of pain and recovery time involved, it’s important to have a plan in place to reduce both the prevalence and rehab time hamstring injuries involve. Today, we’re sharing two ways to combat hamstring injuries with the help of […]

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Plantar Fasciitis Kinesiology Taping Technique #TapeTuesday

April 5, 2016

Sometimes, putting your best foot forward isn’t always possible. Plantar fasciitis pain can be debilitating and hinder quality of life in both younger and older adults. Recently, plantar fasciitis kinesiology taping techniques have been studied in order to generate another solution for foot pain. In a 2010 study on the effects of kinesiology taping for […]

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Getting to the Core of Core Exercise: Elastic Resistance vs. Traditional Machines

April 4, 2016

As the need for core strengthening exercises increases, so does the need for exercise equipment. However, it’s not always practical or feasible for everyone to invest time and money going into a gym or a facility often enough to achieve the outcomes they desire. Elastic resistance can meet this need by providing a tool that […]

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World-Class Kinesiology Tape Adhesion Passes New Water Test

April 1, 2016

We’ve been testing the adhesion of our TheraBand Kinesiology Tape in the toughest underwater environments… and the results will shock you! After four months of applying the kinesiology tape to a variety of tropical fish, we’ve made some ground-breaking discoveries we’re happy to share with the world. The study, led by Dr. Phil Page, initially intended […]

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Workout of the Weekend: Supine Arm & Leg Stabilization Exercise

April 1, 2016

It’s Friday… go home and lay down! No, not to rest (what does rest even mean?), to strengthen your lower back and abdomen! This week’s TheraBand CLX Workout of the Weekend is the perfect way to blast your core and help you find your second wind so you can enjoy the weekend ahead! Supine arm […]

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Fighting Neck Pain Through the Cervical Thoracic Junction

March 31, 2016

With people of all ages suffering from chronic neck pain, research is constantly being conducted to find the source and treat for long-term relief. Recently, there has been an emphasis and focus on the cervical thoracic junction and its relationship with causing and treating neck and shoulder pain. Sue Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, […]

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The Difference Between Lumbar and Hip Movement: ACL Injury Prevention Series

March 30, 2016

If you missed Episode One, Two, Three or Four in our ACL Injury Prevention series, check them out now! Our ACL Injury Prevention Series featuring Trent Nessler PT, MPT, DPT will be sharing insights and research-proven exercises from The PhysioSports National ACL Initiative to help athletes stay safe, healthy and game ready. The difference between lumbar and […]

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