Ankle Sprain Kinesiology Taping Technique #TapeTuesday

March 29, 2016

Ankle sprains: the seeming right-of-passage for athletes in sports that involve jumping and quick lateral movements. Ankle pain is a huge deterrent of athletic performance and involves immediate intervention. Queue the kinesiology tape! This ankle sprain kinesiology taping technique uses the stretch guidelines of TheraBand Kinesiology Tape to apply a solid, effective brace to support […]

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How to Improve Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

March 28, 2016

In a 2015 study, Abbott et al. reported that “osteoarthritis is a common disorder that affects up to 40% of adults and, according to some sources, may affect more than 80% of those over 65 years of age.” Knee and hip osteoarthritis are among the most common causes of pain and disability in older adults. […]

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Ask Dr. Phil : Exercises to Improve Balance After Hip Replacement

March 25, 2016

Dr. Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, FACSM Ask your question in the comments below or under the hashtag #AskDrPhilPHA to be featured in the next post! “I had hip replacement surgery about 6 months ago. I seem to have poor balance and I fell the other day. That scared me. Are there some exercises […]

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CLX Workout of the Weekend: Cross Hip Abduction

March 25, 2016

The hip: underrated, yet overly important. A lot of functional problems involving the entire kinetic chain can be linked to hip weakness or improper movement patterns. In fact, Selkowitz et al. found that: “Abnormal hip kinematics and impaired hip muscle performance have been associated with various musculoskeletal disorders, such as patellofemoral pain, iliotibial band syndrome, […]

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Why You Need Eccentric Exercises to Heal Tennis Elbow

March 24, 2016

We’ve done a bit of research on eccentric training, especially when it comes to lateral elbow pain; the most frequent of which presents itself as lateral epicondylalgia, or “tennis elbow.” We, along with Tim Tyler MS, PT, ATC have founded a phenomenal eccentric exercise called the “Tyler Twist” for tennis elbow featuring the TheraBand Flexbar that […]

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Improper Movements That Can Cause ACL Injuries – ACL Injury Prevention Series

March 23, 2016

If you missed Episode One, Two or Three 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. Improper movements that can cause ACL […]

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Edema Reduction Kinesiology Taping #TapeTuesday

March 22, 2016

Edema (the technical word for swelling) is common after an ankle or knee sprain, after an operation such as joint replacement, or after breast cancer surgery as ‘lymphedema.’ While swelling and excess fluid can be a sensitive condition to treat, we’re making it easier by showing you how using TheraBand Kinesiology Tape can help reduce […]

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Cramer Partners with the Movie RACE

March 21, 2016

Last month, Cramer was selected as an official launch partner for the film RACE. Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Games where he faces off against […]

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CLX Workout of the Weekend: Resisted Push Up Progression

March 18, 2016

Ahh, the classic push up. Tried, true and trusted to chisel a killer chest, back and core. This week we’re kicking it up a notch by adding some elastic resistance and some additional movements. Pick up a couple of TheraBand CLX bands and get ready to feel the burn! Resisted push up progression Start in a high […]

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7 Effective TheraBand Exercises for Baseball (Free Handout)

March 17, 2016

It’s beginning to look a lot like baseball season as teams across the country start spring training and take the mound to prepare for a new season. After the winter hiatus, however, it’s essential to properly train shoulder muscles for the long season ahead. Overhead throwing can place tremendous demands on the shoulder; in fact, […]

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