CLX Workout of the Weekend: Body Jump

January 29, 2016

Do your #NewYearNewMe goals involve getting back into shape? Pick up your TheraBand CLX and start with this metabolism boosting move! CLX Body Jump Stand with your feet in the middle two Easy Grip Loops separated by one loop and the ends of the CLX in your hands. Spread your feet hip-width apart and lower into a semi-squat position. […]

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Give Home Programs a Boost with the TheraBand CLX

January 28, 2016

  Download the Abstract Here Decreasing reimbursement and patient visits has led to an increase in reliance on home exercise prescription for physical therapy patients. The down side? Poor compliance and adherence in home exercise programs may result in poor outcomes. Elastic resistance is one of the most common home exercise devices used by patients, and […]

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Shoulder and Deltoid Kinesiology Taping Techniques #TapeTuesday

January 26, 2016

In this week’s #TapeTuesday, we will dive into the techniques that help those who suffer from shoulder and deltoid pain find relief. Grab your TheraBand Kinesiology Tape and lets get started! Shoulder and Deltoid Kinesiology Taping Techniques Before you apply kinesiology tape, we recommend you conduct specific muscle strength testing and assess for both pain and strength. Researchers […]

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New Year, New Us. Introducing, the Performance Health Academy!

January 25, 2016

Here at the Academy Blog, we’ve reflected on the past and decided it’s time for something new: something bigger, something better, something… blue? We’ve made big resolutions this New Year, and we can’t wait to share them with you! OUR 2016 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS 1. Find Our True Identity While we had a great run as […]

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Biofreeze vs. Ice: Cold Hard Facts

January 21, 2016

Download the Abstract Here Cryotherapy has long been used by physical therapists and chiropractors in the management of acute and chronic pain. Multiple studies have demonstrated that both ice and menthol decrease blood flow and help to control pain; however, there is limited research to determine which form of cryotherapy works better on individual patients. Methods Fifty-one […]

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How to Use Kinesiology Tape and Topical Analgesics Together #TapeTuesday

January 19, 2016

Biofeeze and TheraBand Kinesiology Tape: the dynamic duo of pain relief. But before you go on a spraying and taping frenzy, make sure you’re executing the application correctly to deliver a safe, effective result. How to Properly Use Kinesiology Tape and a Topical Analgesic Simultaneously To use Biofreeze and TheraBand Kinesiology Tape together, the key is to do so […]

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CLX Workout of the Weekend: Resisted Lunge Exercise

January 1, 2016

Looking to work off some of the post-holiday junk in the trunk? Grab your TheraBand CLX and try some resisted lunges! This lunge exercise strengthens the glutes and quads, so its great for your hips and knees when done properly. TheraBand Exercise Research Dr. Marcus Jakobsen from Denmark compared traditional lunges using isotonic dumbbells to Theraband exercise lunges. […]

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Clinical Retailing Makes Sense (and Cents) 

December 31, 2015

Cash-based services such as clinical retailing are growing increasingly important for physical therapy private practice owners. For Jon Hisamoto PT, ATC, running his private practice clinic was rewarding and successful. However, he did notice that he was missing some pieces of the puzzle. “I understand that change is part of what we have to face,” he […]

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How to Apply Kinesiology Tape #TapeTuesday

December 29, 2015

Want to know how to apply kinesiology tape? Taping tips from experts in the field? Or the latest research on the effectiveness of tape? We have everything you need to know about applying Kinesiology Tape! In our new TapeTuesday series, we will be sharing methods for different types of tape application, as well as the accompanying […]

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3 Reasons Why Tennis Players Need Elastic Resistance Training

December 28, 2015

Serve after serve, shot after shot, tennis players’ shoulders are bound to feel the burn. Unfortunately, the repetitive serves and returns can result in chronic shoulder pain or more serious injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury or to rehabilitate athletes, clinicians need a thorough, research-supported tool that can be used to strengthen the shoulder and the […]

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