Who is at Risk & Tips for ACL Injury Prevention: ACL Injury Prevention Series

March 16, 2016

If you missed Episode One or Two in our ACL Injury Prevention series, check it out now to learn how ACL tears and sprains occur and the different types of ACL injuries! 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 […]

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Knee Kinesiology Taping Technique #TapeTuesday

March 15, 2016

Knee pain like “jumpers knee” or “runners knee” can quickly hinder athletic performance as well as everyday activities. When strengthening, stretching and ice don’t do the trick, it may help to break out the TheraBand Kinesiology Tape. Taping the quadriceps for neurological support as well as a mechanical correction for the patellar tendon just might […]

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Research Roundup: February 2016

March 14, 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 February 2016: The effect of kinesio tape on neuromuscular activity of peroneus longus. Juchler et al. Physiother Theory Pract. 2016 Feb;32(2):124-9. Kinesiology tape applied […]

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CLX Workout of the Weekend: Trunk Rotary Core Stabilization

March 11, 2016

No, we’re not talking about the trunk where your “junk” goes. This TheraBand CLX technique can be used as a core stabilization exercise to address instability, balance deficits, and strength/power losses. The trunk rotary core stabilization exercise Fasten your CLX Door Anchor at chest level and attach the center of your CLX. Stand sideways to […]

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Why Have ACL Injuries Increased?: ACL Injury Prevention Series

March 9, 2016

If you missed Episode One in the ACL Injury Prevention Series, check it out now to learn how ACL tears and sprains occur and the different types of ACL injuries! According to a 2014 study done by Dodwell et al., there are 200,000 to 250,000 ACL injuries annually in the United States: a dramatic increase […]

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Kinesiology Taping for Posture #TapeTuesday

March 8, 2016

While poor posture takes a toll on the spine, the underlying effects may not be as obvious. Shoulder, neck and upper back pain are often associated with posture problems and can get in the way of everyday activities. With this TheraBand Kinesiology Taping for posture support, you can alleviate the stress of almost any condition […]

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4 Undeniable Benefits of Prehabilitation: Prehab Praise (Part 1)

March 7, 2016

“I use the analogy that people wouldn’t run a marathon without training for it,” says Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee member Tony Brosky, PT, DHS, SCS. Last month, Brosky was featured in an article from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) covering the importance of prehabilitation of patients, specifically those undergoing cancer treatments and orthopedic […]

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CLX Workout of the Weekend: Scapular Exercise for Shoulder Pain

March 4, 2016

Do you have shoulder pain? Perhaps impingement or rotator cuff tendonitis? Many times, weak scapular muscles are the culprits. These muscles help stabilize the scapula (shoulder blade), providing a ‘stable base’ for the other shoulder muscles. Several studies have shown that scapular muscle imbalances are associated with shoulder impingement. In particular, the lower trapezius tends […]

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Improve your Posture with Exercise (Free Handout)

March 3, 2016

Stop right where you are: How is your posture? Are you slumped over your computer or phone? Odds are, you’re in need for some posture exercises. Prolonged poor posture can lead to neck and shoulder pain. Our free handout of posture exercises A study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation evaluating the effects […]

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Kinesiology Taping for Achilles Tendon Pain #TapeTuesday

March 1, 2016

This TheraBand Kinesiology Tape application for Achilles pain is a muscular and neurological support method used for conditions such as Achilles tendinitis, tendinopathy, or calf strain. Kinesiology Taping for Achilles Tendon Pain Dr. Greg Doeer shares his kinesiology taping for Achilles tendon pain with TheraBand Kinesiology Tape. The kinesiology tape is applied with the subject prone […]

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