Young tennis players improve serve velocity after conditioning program with TheraBand

October 10, 2013

Today’s young high-level athletes are typically involved in year-round competition and training. One of the most important attributes of a tennis player is serve velocity and accuracy. Few studies have been conducted on the effects of strength training on serve performance in adult players. In the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, researchers published the […]

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Do weight machines increase the risk of low back pain?

September 12, 2013

Free weights vs. machines: Which is better? The debate continues, this time looking at risk of developing low back pain Researchers followed 4610 middle-class white-collar workers (20-81 years old, average 46.6 years) for an average of nearly 5 years. At baseline, they were asked if they participated in any flexibility or strengthening exercises, as well […]

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My podcast interview on Peak Performance Radio

September 12, 2013

I was recently interviewed by Marcelo Aller CSCS for his Peak Performance Radio podcast on Rehabilitation and Wellness. In the interview, we discussed the concept of performance. I talked about Dr. Vladimir Janda, and his approach to musculoskeletal pain, including his Upper and Lower Crossed Syndromes, and his 4 steps in the rehabilitation process. We […]

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Janda Workshop Dates for 2013

September 10, 2013

We have 3 workshops scheduled for the end of 2013 in Santa Barbara CA, Santiago Chile, and Portland Oregon. Get details on these hands-on courses here.

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TRAC 2013: Scientific Advisory Board Presents Research

August 23, 2013

Performance Health held its 15th annual Scientific Advisory Committee meeting (known as “TRAC”) in Moscow, Russia. Seventeen researchers and clinicians from 6 countries presented their research on Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® products. “Our Scientific Advisory Committee brings the latest research to us that helps clinicians make evidence-led decisions, which ultimately benefits patients and clients,” said Dr. Phil […]

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Performance Health Partners with Cramer Products for Top Brands in Athletic Training

August 8, 2013

August 8, 2013. Performance Health, manufacturer and marketer of Thera-Band®, Biofreeze®, Perform® and Hygenic® branded products, announced a merger with Cramer Products, Inc. today. Cramer Products portfolio includes all branded products from Cramer®, Active Ankle®, Stromgren® and Cosom® and is widely viewed as the best and longest-established company supporting the athletic training (AT), sports medicine […]

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Thera-Band group exercise program improves fitness among older adults

July 31, 2013

Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Thera-Band® exercise programs in older adults including significant improvements in “functional fitness” including strength, balance, mobility, and gait speed. Researchers in Japan, led by Dr. Nobuo Takeshima have been evaluating the effects of “well-rounded exercise programs” using Thera-Band elastic bands and Stability Trainers in older adults for many […]

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Eccentric Thera-Band exercise combined with massage more effective at improving flexibility

July 29, 2013

Massage is often used to reduce muscle tension and improve mobility. While stretching is accepted as the method to increase muscle length and flexibility, it stands to reason that a reduction in muscular tension after massage would also result in improvements in flexibility. Some research has shown massage techniques to be effective in improving hamstring […]

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Is elastic resistance suitable for high-intensity resistance training?

July 26, 2013

Despite its popularity in rehabilitation and fitness, some believe elastic resistance exercise can’t provide the high-intensity resistance that free weights offer. This may be because elastic resistance is mostly used for physical therapy, rather than body-building. While this may be true using single bands or tubing, several researchers have used combinations of elastic resistance in […]

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Thera-Band Exercises as effective as machine-based exercise for soccer players

July 25, 2013

Groin strains are common in kicking athletes, particularly involving the hip adductor muscles. One of the biggest risk factors for groin strain is a previous groin injury; poor rehabilitation, leading to reduced hip adductor strength, may be to blame. It’s important for clinicians to know which hip adductor strengthening exercises have the highest levels of […]

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