Can balance training improve core stability in sprinters?

November 6, 2012

Researchers in Spain investigated a proprioceptive training program designed specifically for sprinters. They randomly assigned 33 sprinting athletes (mean age 21 years old) into a control or experimental group. The experimental group performed a 6-week specially-designed balance training program for sprinting athletes using a BOSU ball and stability ball. They were evaluated before and after […]

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Need help with research in your practice?

November 5, 2012

Evidence-based practice was defined by Sackett in 1996 as “integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise, patient values and circumstances to make clinical decisions.” The Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recently published a special issue in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy that reviews important topics in […]

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November is American Diabetes Month

November 2, 2012

November is American Diabetes Month. Here are a few statistics on diabetes from the American Diabetes Association: Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk …

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Vladimir Janda’s Timeless Quotes and Concepts

November 2, 2012

Today is the 10th anniversary of Dr. Vladimir Janda’s passing. In remembrance of him, the following are quotes and concepts from Dr. Janda, a pioneer in muscle imbalance and chronic musculoskeletal pain. His philosophy was considered ‘ahead of his time’ and his teachings continue to be seen in daily practice. Dr. Janda’s philosophy seems timeless… […]

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Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 30, 2012

As we end the Breast Cancer Awareness month of 2012, please check out all the resources we have on Breast Cancer exercise using Thera-Band products. The Thera-BandAcademy.com website has research references, articles, and exercise programs for breast c…

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Most Large Treatment Effects of Medical Interventions Come from Small Studies, Report Finds

October 24, 2012

A report in Science Daily reviewed a study in the October 24/31 issue of JAMA. The study examined  the characteristics of studies that yield large treatment effects from medical interventions. The researchers found that these studies were more likely to be smaller in size, often with limited evidence. Interestingly,  when additional trials were performed, the effect sizes […]

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Performance Health Renews Support for Foundation as Partner in Research for Physical Therapy Month

October 23, 2012

In recongition of October as “National Physical Therapy Month,” Performance Health has renewed its commitment as a Partner in Research at the Bronze Level with the Foundation for Physical Therapy. A press release from the Foundation announ…

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Thera-Band Instruction Manuals Updated and Available Online

October 22, 2012

The Thera-Band Elastic Resistance Student Handbook and Resistance Band and Tubing Instruction Manual have been updated. Both are available as FREE .pdf downloads. The Student Handbook was designed specifically to teach the basic biomechanics and clinic…

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Biofreeze significantly reduces pain during functional activities in knee osteoarthritis

October 17, 2012

Recent studies have shown that Biofreeze® topical analgesic can reduce pain in patients with neck (Bishop et al. 2011, Bishop et al. 2012) and back pain (Zhang et al. 2008, Greenstein et al. 2012). Researchers in Louisville KY studied the effects of B…

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Performance Health Announces Partnership with International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA)

October 16, 2012

Performance Health, a leader in wellness and rehabilitation products, is partnering with the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA), the worldwide education and certification organization for trainers, coaches and specialists who are passi…

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