Thera-Band exercise and massage both effective at reducing muscle soreness

July 23, 2013

Delayed onset muscle soreness, otherwise known as DOMS, is commonly experienced after novel and unaccustomed exercises, particularly after performing eccentric contractions. Both untrained individuals and trained athletes can experience DOMS, which oft…

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Which passive exercises are best for post-op rotator cuff patients?

July 22, 2013

It’s important for therapists to know the level of muscle activation during postoperative shoulder exercises. While most strengthening exercises are chosen based on higher levels of muscle activity measured by EMG, therapists may need to choose an exercise that produces lower levels of EMG activity. Postoperative shoulder patients, particularly those undergoing rotator cuff repair, often […]

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Memorial University Leading Myofascial Rolling Research with Thera-Band Products

July 17, 2013

David Behm PhD, and Duane Button PhD, both with Memorial University in Newfoundland Canada, are the leading researchers in myofascial rolling. Their experiments were the first to quantify improvements in range of motion from myofascial rolling. I’ve written about their research in 2 previous blog posts: Roller Massager increases flexibility in seconds without impairing performance Can […]

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Thera-Band exercises as part of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Program

July 9, 2013

Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) is a relatively new therapeutic exercise progression based on developmental sequencing. The approach is gaining in popularity in rehabilitation and sports performance. DNS was developed by Dr. Pavel Kolar, a ph…

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FlexBar exercises for elbow pain featured in Sports Health journal

July 3, 2013

Elbow pain is often related to injury of the tendons, occurring frequently in overhead athletes. Sports Physical Therapist and Director of Sports Medicine for the ATP World Tour, Todd Ellenbecker DPT recently published an article, “Current Concepts in Examination and Treatment of Elbow Tendon Injury.” In the journal, Sports Health. Dr. Ellenbecker and his colleagues […]

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Roller Massager increases flexibility in seconds without impairing performance

June 24, 2013

Myofascial rolling has become popular lately because of its purported benefits in recovery after exercise.  Rolling techniques using a foam roller or massage stick have also been recommended as part of a warm-up for sport activities. Interestingly, there is very little research on the effectiveness of these techniques. The first study to demonstrate the efficacy […]

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2013 European Thera-Band “Train The Trainer” Successful

June 17, 2013

Thera-Band Academy recently held it’s 7th “Train the Trainer” meeting for European exercise and rehabilitation professionals in Bad Soden, Germany on June 7-8, 2013. The Academy hosted 50 physical therapists and sports trainers working with Thera-Band distributors from 28 European countries.  36 new instructors were welcomed to the Academy, who are authorized to provide Thera-Band […]

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Biofreeze as effective as electrical stimulation at reducing low back pain

June 13, 2013

Biofreeze® topical analgesic is thought to decrease pain through the gate control mechanism. The gate control theory suggests that specific nerve stimulation over-rides painful nerve signals to the brain, thus reducing the perception of pain. As a cou…

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What to look for at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting this week

May 28, 2013

Several research abstracts using Thera-Band®  and Biofreeze® products will be presented at the 60th Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) this week in Indianapolis. Get the latest evidence to support your practice and be s…

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May is Stroke Awareness Month

May 24, 2013

Stroke is an emergency, cutting off blood flow and oxygen to the brain. In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, killing over 133,000 people each year, and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. There are an …

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