Upper body Thera-Band exercises good for core muscle activation

May 6, 2013

Core exercises have become popular in both fitness training and rehabilitation. The rectus abdominus and oblique muscles of the trunk are often considered part of the ‘core’ since they provide flexion, rotation, and stabilization. While flexion and…

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Thera-Band exercise improves quality of life in knee osteoarthritis patients

April 22, 2013

Strengthening exercises are commonly prescribed for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Poor quadriceps strength is a risk factor for developing knee osteoarthritis. Researchers have shown that Thera-Band® resistance exercises can decrease pain and inc…

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Biofreeze cryotherapy for acute injuries? Research supports vasoconstriction and pain reduction

April 18, 2013

Biofreeze® is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever. While menthol (the active ingredient in Biofreeze) has been classified as a counterirritant providing pain relief, recent research has suggested the mechanism behind Biofreeze is related to the s…

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Elastic resistance exercise dosing and knee joint reaction forces: Implications for ACL rehab

March 26, 2013

PART II: Elastic resistance exercise dosing and knee joint reaction forces In Part I, we discussed how Dr. Biscarini quantified the torque of elastic resistance training with goniometric graphs and equations, supporting the concept of elastic resistanc…

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Quantifying torque in elastic resistance exercises (Part I)

March 21, 2013

For years, we have taught the concept of Thera-Band® elastic resistance exercise ‘dosing’: proper patient positioning to facilitate the production of a ‘bell-shaped’ muscle strength curve during isolated single-joint strengthening exercises. T…

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Thera-Band exercise program for liver transplant survivors in Spain receives media attention

February 27, 2013

Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee member, Dr. Juan Carlos Colado, Laboratory Coordinator of  Physical Activity and Health and Director of the research group in Sport and Health at the University of Valencia in Spain, has been studying t…

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Thera-Band exercise has global effect on reducing chronic muscle pain

February 26, 2013

Chronic neck/shoulder pain is common in office workers. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is thought to be mediated by the central nervous system (CNS) through a process known as “central sensitization”, which is characterized by an increased sensitivit…

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Performance Health Announces 2013 Scientific Advisory Board Appointments

February 14, 2013

The seventeen individuals appointed to the Thera-Band® Academy’s 2013 Scientific Advisory Board, known as TRAC, exemplify diversity in both disciplines and cultures representing five countries and expertise in physical therapy, chiropractic, exercis…

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The Janda Approach is headed to Chicago this summer

January 30, 2013

In June, GRIP Approach will host The Janda Approach to Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes. This two-day Lab Intensive is taught by Robert Lardner, Pt. Visit http://gripapproach.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-janda-approach.html for more information about this course. Sign up today for early bird discounts! Chicago (Evanston) IL – June 8-9 2013  

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Prehabilitation exercise before total knee replacement improves quality of life

January 22, 2013

Pre-habilitation before hip or knee replacement surgery (also known as “arthroplasty”) has been recommended in an effort to improve post-operative recovery. “Prehab” typically includes an exercise program aimed at improving physical function th…

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